Raiders lock up half their 2012 draft class
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 8:48 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed defensive ends Jack Crawford and Christo Bilukidi and linebacker Nate Stupar on Thursday. That leaves only three of their 2012 draft class unsigned.
Crawford was the first of Oakland’s two fifth-round draft picks, Bilukidi its sixth-rounder and Stupar the only seventh-rounder. Third-round draftee Tony Bergstrom, fourth-rounder Miles Burris and Juron Criner, the other fifth-rounder, have yet to sign.
The Raiders won’t have any issue signing the remaining three draft picks.
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June 7th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
I peeked through the fence on Harbor Bay at practice today.
June 7th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
When Al Davis was alive, it only took about 2 min before security ran you off.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
KrappyRat, you weird old troll!
Stop stalking the Raiders you silly freak. No way you can outrun security with that oversized rear end of yours.
Trolling, stalking … what’s next, goofball?
June 7th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
LMAO
June 7th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
YO PM PARTY PATROL IN FULL EFFECT
Just got back to the penthouse for a sweet night of blogging with my PMPP homies.
And of course slapping around Krapster for our amusement!
Brahs I’m packing a phat bowl with some Santa Cruz skunky, busting a little Sportcenter and enjoying a little Chianti.
Big shout out to the Olive Garden wine rack, holla
June 7th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
You are late in reporting. Burris 4 yr deal signed.
Ivy, Kelley & Houston @ NT/DT in the middle of the d-Line, Burris & Wheeler as OLB and McClain & Curry at ILB. Seymour, Shonasty, Bryant & Tollefson @ DE. Huff & Branch @ safety with Spencer & Bartell starting at corner. This Defensive alignment could work well.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
so excited, they signed slow 5th round picks…
June 7th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
I’m very curious about Bilukidi. Probably very raw, but lots of potential.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
I’m very curious about Bilukidi. Probably very raw, but lots of potential.
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Didn’t you scout him today when you were peeping through the fence?
June 7th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Almost same sefence sa last year execpt for the corners i really don’t think we will be bad no way were in the bottem 5 in the league this year
June 7th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Al loved speed but he drafted good players who didn’t have great speed like G Biekert and M Bush. I think Al would draft Criner too, bur he may ask him to add weight and play TE. lol
June 7th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Dang, Lina Cohen is a straight up poodle
I wouldn’t hump that mutt with Peemore Bust’s weiner
SportsCenter really needs more stripper anchors. Unless you got a hella tanned legs and a fake rack, no need to apply
Just keeping it real
Yo, just slipped into my bathrobe and gonna record some jams with my acoustic. Better spark up this doobie quick and let the magic happen
PMPP REPRESENT MO LIVIN’
June 7th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Criner & Moore are your future starters (great hands and good route runners), and DHB and Ford will compete/ play slot WR. Ford has great speed and agility, and DHB has size and speed.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
ESPN’s Linda Cohen has a huge forehead.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
PMPP is the Shiznet!
Green Party Rules!
Later Nation.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
O Dawg, we need DJ and Hardliggity for a PMPP Founding Fathers gang meeting
Got lots of issues to address:
- Composing a letter to Becker notifying him of KrappyRat stalking the Raiders through the fence
- Designing and selling PMPP merch at Venice Beach. Proceeds go towards weed and lap dances
- Modifying the PARTYDUDE 8000 so it also produces tasty tacos thereby creating ….
The PARTYDUDE TACOBRO 9000000
June 7th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Capt Stubing… you are stone crazy..
June 7th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Beech,
Haven’t seen Big Nasty in a few nights. I’m sure he’s working on plans for the Venice Beach sales campaign though.
I’m working on Taco designs for you to take a look at.
I accidental chopped off my tenders again. Wooops.
June 7th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
One more from DeGnarlious…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENRX-24mIM
June 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Raider O Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
LMAO
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If I was the blog biatch and my dikk was 3 inches long, I wouldn’t be laughing my ass off.
June 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Just got my new PARTYDUDE knock off machine up and running. Puts out tom and jerrys’, macaroni and cheese and picks up local radio stations. Has a hidden vid recorder for future entertainment, has a gps system to prevent theft, and can even withstand rain. Has a hidden whip cream dispenser. Comes with attachments for slurpees or cubed ice. Has several 15 gallon compartments for assorted beverages or cream soups, tubed hamburger and liquid butter. Small microwave for popcorn, prophylactic dispenser and twinkle lights border the edges. Has bbq ability. Stands five point two five feet tall, thirty inches in depth and seventytwo inches wide, with coasters. Polished chrome face, stainless steel and copper plumbing. Going to call it the tailgate assortment, or T and A for short. The TnA will be on display real soon in the south lot at home games. This bad boy is for real, ready to hit the road. Exclusive sales only, will retail on cable tv. Probably 8-9 thousand dollar price range for the upward mobility type. A chick magnet to say the least.
June 7th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Raider Nation Poll:
Who would you rather see in Silver and Black?
Mark Sanchez or Chad Ochocinco?
One vote per username please.
June 7th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Ocho Cinco
We don’t need another QB.
June 7th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Raider O Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
ESPN’s Linda Cohen has a huge forehead.
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Possible landing strip for a tea-bagger?
June 7th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
I make this choice only if someone’s holding a gun to my head and forcing me to choose one or the other.
-Ocho.
June 7th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
JB Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Raider O Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
ESPN’s Linda Cohen has a huge forehead.
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Possible landing strip for a tea-bagger?
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Possible future location for a walmart?
June 7th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Smuckers Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Raider Nation Poll:
Who would you rather see in Silver and Black?
Mark Sanchez or Chad Ochocinco?
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Neither. Sanchez is not an NFL caliber Q and the fact that Tom Brady could do nothing with Chad Johnson makes the case that since Carson Palmer could maybe Carson is pretty damn good.
June 7th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Test…
June 7th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
How come some guys’ names show up blue and bold?
June 7th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
because they put their names with an IP in the posters info section. Here I will do it.
June 7th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
If i had to pick Ocho
June 8th, 2012 at 1:54 am
“This has helped me out a lot,” said Van Dyke. “We have the installs every day, getting a feel for the game, and we’ve got two great corners in front of me, Shawntae Spencer and Ron Bartell, who are helping me out a lot.”
Van Dyke feels good about the way the defense is shaping up. “I’m loving it,” said Van Dyke. “It’s a vision defense. We see a lot of stuff so I’m going to make a lot of plays this year coming up.”
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Ring the alarm Van Dyke selling promises like huej..he better fix up and never be content playing #4 corner push to be the best son…dont tell me your gonna make alot of plays until you prove you can
June 8th, 2012 at 2:21 am
test
June 8th, 2012 at 2:23 am
Who would you rather see in Silver and Black?
Mark Sanchez or Chad Ochocinco?
One vote per username please.
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Neither.Pull the trigger.
Don’t want someone from a boyband.Don’t want an over-rated,past it loud mouth.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:06 am
I think it’s kinda inevitable that Moore and criner will be our x and z. If not day one, at some point this year. I will say tho that if dhb keeps improving his hand catching as he has been extensively working on it this off season that he could stay the cemented starter due to his usually good ability to stay healthy. Moore is still kinda skinny and could be nicked up all year again, and its almost guaranteed that criner will hit that physical rookie wall. There’s a good chance someone like mcgee streater Calhoun etc can get opportunistic and rise up the depth chart due to injuries
June 8th, 2012 at 3:22 am
Yiihaaww today Euro 2012 starts!
June 8th, 2012 at 5:36 am
Good morning Nation! So did we sign Burris or not yet?
June 8th, 2012 at 5:37 am
From Raiders.com:
Q: You were around some great receivers in New Orleans, and then Denarius Moore who seems to be on the cusp. What have you noticed from Denarius Moore compared to some of the guys you’ve been around?
Coach Allen: I would say he’s an exceptional route-runner. He’s got great speed. I’m really looking forward to working with Denarius. He’s going to be a really good football player for us. I would compare him to, as far as route-running, I would say he’s a lot like Lance Moore that we had there in New Orleans, but probably a little bit faster and little bit more of a down-the-field threat.
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I like the comparison that coach Allen made of Denarius Moore to Lance Moore. I can see Criner taking the Marques Colston role. Ford can take the Devery Henderson role as the big play threat. We don’t have a TE like Jimmy Graham, but maybe Ausberry can develop. I can see CP3 spraying it around like Brees does in New Orleans. And I can also see Knapp running a fast break, hustle to the line quick and wear out the defense type pace. I think this team is going to be fun to watch.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:40 am
@38 Agreed. If Palmer can get going, he should always have somebody who gets open. I think the O-line is going to play their a$$ off also.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:45 am
And someone we have that the Saints don’t is Marcel Reece. He’s a different type of player than Darren Sproles, but can be just a lethal an “X” factor.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Yep, and we won’t have to worry about Reece getting crushed, like Sproles does sometimes. Teams better watch out when they see DMAC and Reece in the backfield.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:53 am
Coach Allen is a defensive coach, and so his experience with New Orleans isn’t as big an influence on the offense as Greg Knapp’s experience with Houston.
But I hope that he patterns his offensive attack against the Saints. We have similar weapons and a finally a QB who can play the Brees role. Just need to get everyone on the same page and then speed up the RPM’s on this mutha.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:53 am
I read on pro sports daily that we did sign Burris for 4 years! Good work, Reggie must see the same player as we do, a future beast!
June 8th, 2012 at 5:56 am
I have been a pretty vocal Lebron critic, but that was pretty damn amazing last night.
Amazing what you can do Bron-Bron, when you are just playing, and not whining like a ninny to the refs all night long.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:57 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:57 am
@42 have the Saints even paid Brees yet? I heard that he’s been getting paid like a mid-pack QB, when we knows he’s top 5
June 8th, 2012 at 5:58 am
That’s right. Just have Criner and Berstrom to go. Should be happening shortly. The important thing is we have all hands on deck. Remember Jamarcus’s long holdout back in his rookie year? That affected the entire team and really stunted what the coaches were trying to get accomplished.
It’s big to have everyone in camp, ready to learn. They will get better, faster, crisper with more time together.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:00 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 5:58 am
That’s right. Just have Criner and Berstrom to go. Should be happening shortly. The important thing is we have all hands on deck. Remember Jamarcus’s long holdout back in his rookie year? That affected the entire team and really stunted what the coaches were trying to get accomplished.
It’s big to have everyone in camp, ready to learn. They will get better, faster, crisper with more time together.
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Yeah we do need them to gel asap. That may be why Reggie is bringing in football guys and not guys who just want a Bentley and a fur coat.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Good Morning Dirt-lot, Tx
From what I understand, they slapped Brees with the franchise tag so he is getting top 5 money. About $15M or so. But he wants a long term deal. Dude is 33 yo and I think New Orleans should pay him.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:00 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/07/report-santonio-holmes-had-mini-meltdown-at-jets-practice/
poor Sanjay!!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:01 am
RAIDERS HAVE ALLWAYS BEEN GOOD AT GETTING THERE PICKS SIGHN’D IN A TIMELY MANNER.EXCEPT FOR THAT #1 OVERALL A FEW YEARS BACK…
June 8th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Brees signed a 6 year 60 million dollar contract from the Saints, when nobody was offering anything close to that.
To Brees’ credit, he played the entire contract out, but the Saints did him a solid with the initial contract, and Brees’ out performed it at the back end of it.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:02 am
So did Spoelstra coach circles around Rivers last night?
June 8th, 2012 at 6:04 am
“This has helped me out a lot,” said Van Dyke. “We have the installs every day, getting a feel for the game, and we’ve got two great corners in front of me, Shawntae Spencer and Ron Bartell, who are helping me out a lot.”
Van Dyke feels good about the way the defense is shaping up. “I’m loving it,” said Van Dyke. “It’s a vision defense. We see a lot of stuff so I’m going to make a lot of plays this year coming up.”
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DVD ready to make an impact on Defense?
June 8th, 2012 at 6:04 am
There’s a formula, let LeBron carry your team for 3 quarters and have Wade take over in the 4th, they didn’t need Wade to close things out last night, but they will.
Like having a great pitcher throw 7 innings and then bringing out a nasty closer to finish the game.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:06 am
I have been a pretty vocal Lebron critic, but that was pretty damn amazing last night.
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Exactly, JFB
I don’t know how ANYBODY could say that LBJ is riding Wade’s coattails to the Finals or playing 2nd fiddle to him, after last night’s game
King James!!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:06 am
So did Spoelstra coach circles around Rivers last night?
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LOL!!!
Never got the blame the guy in the suit on the sidelines talk.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:08 am
J,
Flip-flopping on Pryor AGAIN???
Let’s all decide to hunker down in whatever thoughts we had on him, until after the preseason.
Otherwise we are going to go round and round in circles on this thing.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:09 am
LaMont James had a good game BFD he is still Queen LaMont.
The end
June 8th, 2012 at 6:09 am
I like everything that DVD is saying, but he needs to tone down the talk about him making all these plays. Playmaker is not anything he was described as in his rookie year, so he’s got a lot to prove before all this talk of making plays.
I just hope the young man learns, shuts his mouth, and performs on the field. Let the plays talk for him.
Till then, he needs to put a lid on it.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Brees signed a 6 year 60 million dollar contract from the Saints, when nobody was offering anything close to that.
To Brees’ credit, he played the entire contract out, but the Saints did him a solid with the initial contract, and Brees’ out performed it at the back end of it.
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lol @ the Miami Dolphins for being too cheap to pay Brees that contract and going after a washed up Daunte Culpepper! Set them back years and they are still in a tailspin.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Remember Brees signed a 6 year 60 million dollar deal, then went on to crap the bed in a playoff game against the Bears (3 turnovers, one pick six, one intl grounding for a safety) and followed that up with two years of not making the playoffs.
He out-performed his contract on the back end, but it says here he was overpaid his first few years of that deal.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:12 am
What do you mean “AGAIN”?????
I only “flipped” once and that I because we drafted him.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:13 am
“It’s a vision defense. We see a lot of stuff so I’m going to make a lot of plays this year coming up.”
What’s a vision Defense?.
I’d say he means we’ll be agressive in the front 7 with several blitz packages mixed in with some natural pressure while trying to keep things in front of the DB’s and have them react as the play develops, instead of each guy picking up their man and running with him, that would allow the DB’s to make more plays as DVD says.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:15 am
DJ Johnny Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
How come some guys’ names show up blue and bold?
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Easy. Click on your name above the comment box where you are logged in as, and that will take you to your profile page. Right below you email, there is a line that says website. Punch in your favorite website, Raiders.com for example, then save the changes and your good to go. It is that easy.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:15 am
@64,
Bob,
I remember Wheeler was mentioning something similar in previous post. Said he couldn’t be as agressive in Indy’s cover-2. He’s licking his chops at the prospect of racking up sacks.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:16 am
I think Rod Wood was in over his head as a rookie coach last year, but I think this new defense would be perfect for him to coach it.
Oh well…..
June 8th, 2012 at 6:17 am
lol @ the Miami Dolphins for being too cheap to pay Brees that contract and going after a washed up Daunte Culpepper! Set them back years and they are still in a tailspin.
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@G123
only 2 teams expressed interest in Brees after that nasty injury to his throwing shoulder. Miami needed a QB, but they didn’t want to mortgage the future on a guy that may never come back from that at 100% and be an effective starter. I’m sure 31 teams in the NFL regret being completely sold on Drew Brees, the Raiders especially.
If you recall, the QB we grabbed in free agency prior to the ‘06 season was Aaron Brooks.
in Al Davis’ mind …
Brooks > Brees
June 8th, 2012 at 6:18 am
RRS #68
SMH
June 8th, 2012 at 6:20 am
I think Rod Wood was in over his head as a rookie coach last year
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@JFB
loved Rod as a player & he seems like a good dude.
but as a coach? hot garbage. glad Allen told him to kick rocks
Lynn & Lopez are both WAY more qualified for the job!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:20 am
He (Brees)out-performed his contract on the back end, but it says here he was overpaid his first few years of that deal.
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I’ll be happy to have a couple of disappointing playoff runs that eventually culminate in a Super Bowl trophy if that what is underperforming on a contract means. If those types of QB are for sale, give me 2.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Guest.
Yeah, people are very high on Wheeler and he’s bound to be very involved, but I think Aaron Curry is headed for a breakout season as well, I see him making a number of tackles at or behind the LOS while picking up at least 5 sacks.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:22 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Brees signed a 6 year 60 million dollar contract from the Saints, when nobody was offering anything close to that.
To Brees’ credit, he played the entire contract out, but the Saints did him a solid with the initial contract, and Brees’ out performed it at the back end of it.
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lol @ the Miami Dolphins for being too cheap to pay Brees that contract and going after a washed up Daunte Culpepper! Set them back years and they are still in a tailspin.
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Imagine how dumb the Dolts feel, getting rid of Brees for Rivers. Brees owns Rivers in every category imo
June 8th, 2012 at 6:23 am
Drew Brees could have easily been a Raider. Al Davis has never shied away from players coming back from injury.
Brees just wasn’t the type of player Davis coveted.
in all fairness, if Brees [especially coming back from injury] played behind our O-Line in 2006 in that bed & breakfast offense … it would have ended his career and he would be out of the NFL since 2007, like Brooks
June 8th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Aaron Brooks didn’t love football.
He left after us and went on to go carve a nice niche as a commerical real estate guy.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Agreed RR…I think maybe his lack of size is what made Al hesitant to get him. As we know now, Brees is a work-horse and has excellent movement in the pocket, which compensates imo
June 8th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Imagine how dumb the Dolts feel, getting rid of Brees for Rivers. Brees owns Rivers in every category imo
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@Tx
I don’t think SD regrets moving from Brees to Rivers.
Rivers is a great QB in his own right, just not a Championship calibur guy.
SD went downhill as soon as Tomlinson, Sproles, Merriman & Jamal Williams left town
June 8th, 2012 at 6:28 am
I’ll be happy to have a couple of disappointing playoff runs that eventually culminate in a Super Bowl trophy if that what is underperforming on a contract means.
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2 of the first 3 years they didn’t make the playoffs, and finished 3rd and then dead last in their division.
Not “disappointing playoff runs”, but finishing in last place in their division and not even sniffing the playoffs.
But yes, it all worked out in the end.
I doubt we would have the patience with Palmer if we go 8-8 and then 7-9 the next two years, and get pounded on in our division games.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:29 am
POST-74..YES SIR.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Imagine how dumb the Dolts feel, getting rid of Brees for Rivers. Brees owns Rivers in every category imo
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@Tx
I don’t think SD regrets moving from Brees to Rivers.
Rivers is a great QB in his own right, just not a Championship calibur guy.
SD went downhill as soon as Tomlinson, Sproles, Merriman & Jamal Williams left town
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You make good points there RR, River’s does have talent at the QB position. I just think Brees keeps a level head and better attitude than Phillip does. I think they’re screwed as long as Norv is around imo
June 8th, 2012 at 6:31 am
Al Davis made a lot of really bad decisions in the mid 2000’s. Lane Kiffen, Bed & Breakfast, JaMarcus Russell…pathetic scholarship players, on and on.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:32 am
LONG LIVE NORV IN CHARGER LAND..
June 8th, 2012 at 6:34 am
@82
Hear Hear!!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:39 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:32 am
LONG LIVE NORV IN CHARGER LAND..
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I hope Norv stays there, now that the Nation owns the Dolts.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:39 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:41 am
oved Rod as a player & he seems like a good dude.
but as a coach? hot garbage
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Myth.
June 8th, 2012 at 6:43 am
I’M NO MODEL,BUT NORV AND JOE BUGEL HAVE GO DOWN AS THE UGLY’ST COACHES NOT ONLY IN RAIDER HISTORY,BUT IN THE NFL..
June 8th, 2012 at 6:45 am
I just think Brees keeps a level head and better attitude than Phillip does. I think they’re screwed as long as Norv is around imo
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couldn’t agree more and I’m happy about it!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:45 am
@Dirt Lot
looks wise?
everybody is a model compared to somebody else
June 8th, 2012 at 6:50 am
by the way, speaking of SD’s downfall ..
I love the fact that Tolbert signed with the Panthers and guys like Edwin Baker, Curtis Brinkley, Michael Hayes, Le’Ron McClain &
Jacob Hester are competing for those extra carries!
replacing VJax with Robert Meachem is a big downgrade too
June 8th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Tolbert > McClain & Hester
June 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
of course SD fans probably think that Wimbley to Wheeler is a downgrade, as well as Routt & CJ37 to Bartell & Spencer
Campbell to Leinart. Bush to Goodson. Boss to [unknown].
like Hwnrdr always says : thats why they play the games!!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
BLOODY MARY’S ON ME THIS FINE FRIDAY AM..
June 8th, 2012 at 6:59 am
BLOODY MARY’S ON ME THIS FINE FRIDAY AM..
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@Dirt Lot
you got anything else on the menu there in Winnemucca?
June 8th, 2012 at 7:00 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
of course SD fans probably think that Wimbley to Wheeler is a downgrade, as well as Routt & CJ37 to Bartell & Spencer
Campbell to Leinart. Bush to Goodson. Boss to [unknown].
like Hwnrdr always says : thats why they play the games!!
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Wouldn’t surprise me if they think that way either. No worries, Phillip will feel the wrath of our Phillip on opening night!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:05 am
San Diego Padres drafted the starting QB for Univ of Toledo, Terrence Owens in the baseball draft. They may have a problem, he has never played baseball and only plays football.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Teams do that all the time.
Dangle a little signing bonus in front of an elite athlete and see if they change their mind.
If Wheeden can not play football for 6 years, than go to college and become a first round pick, it could go the other way.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Seymour Bush Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Raider O Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
LMAO
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If I was the blog biatch and my dikk was 3 inches long, I wouldn’t be laughing my ass off.
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Why do grown men talk about dikk and sexual acts with other men like suck my.., get off my nuts, etc…?
You are gay!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Wouldn’t surprise me if they think that way either.
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@ Tx
I hope and fully expect the haters to come out in full force this year. I want the Raiders to be predicted last last in the AFC West. Then SD thinks they’ll blow us out or stomp our faces in like Week 17.
we come in totally unexpected and slap the heck out of them, embarrass them on every level
June 8th, 2012 at 7:17 am
If I was the blog biatch and my dikk was 3 inches long, I wouldn’t be laughing my ass off.
$$$$$$$$
Your sister, mother, and wife didn’t complain!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:17 am
@Kentucky
come on now!
I don’t think anybody on this blog is g@y.. except maybe Sully
in any event, it’s none of our business what bloggers do in thier personal lives. If they contribute to the topics we’re discussing without being a troll or ignorant clown, they are welcome here imo
I don’t condone that lifestyle, but it’s not up to me to judge them either.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Forget about the Chargers…
Operation ‘Neck’ snapper!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Raiders signed fourth-round LB Miles Burris to a four-year contract.
In a pre-draft sleeper article, NFL Films’ Greg Cosell called Burris “one of my favorite players to watch on tape” for his intensity, versatility, and skill as a “speed/power rusher.” Burris has worked behind WLB Aaron Curry in OTAs, but he could be the Raiders’ strong-side linebacker of the future.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Charlie Casserly on NFLN:
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Ochocinco’s NFL days could very well be over
I would not be surprised if it was over. Ochocinco’s physical skills have diminished, and he is not a disciplined enough route runner to overcome this decline. Also, when you sign a veteran receiver at the end of his career, you want him to be a leader. Chad is not a leader. He is not a starter and can’t help on special teams.
I think this is it for Ochocinco. I would not sign him.
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Charlie Casserly is spot on!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:21 am
If you guys speed read like I do…I’m sure you caught this!
Why do grown men talk about dikk and sexual acts with other men like suck my.., get off my nuts, etc…?
You are gay!
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Teams do that all the time.
Dangle a little..
Lol…
June 8th, 2012 at 7:22 am
I’m out…gotta take care of some business!
BBL!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Raiders signed fourth-round LB Miles Burris to a four-year contract.
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thanks ray!
I don’t think we’ll see him beat out Wheeler for strong-side linebacker, but I am rather curious to see what our defense would look like with Curry inside at ILB next to McClain and Burris on the outside as a rusher
June 8th, 2012 at 7:23 am
RR,
Seymour is GAY. He likes talking about other men’s private parts.
Do you like to talk about men’s private parts? I don’t think so.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Charlie Casserly on NFLN:
Ochocinco’s NFL days could very well be over
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thoughts, Bcz?
June 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
OchoCinco is done. He was done before he joined the Rats.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Post 98
I don’t get it either, O.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:44 am
There are gay people in here?
That’s it, get the flames and the pitch forks!!!!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:46 am
112.
lol
What’s the big deal? Only a big deal if you are insecure in your orientation.
If you are, I don’t care. Hope it makes you happy. BFD
June 8th, 2012 at 7:50 am
J,
I find it disgusting and disturbing.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Vegas,
I don’t care If people are gay, I live in CA.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like gay people talking about my private parts.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Btw, I believe in their right to get married, and that’s against my religion.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@99 Yeah RR, it will be awesome if we’re the underdog in the division…should light a match under the D’s a$$e$ imo.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:55 am
109.RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Charlie Casserly on NFLN:
Ochocinco’s NFL days could very well be over
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thoughts, Bcz?
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Dude. I mentioned bringing Ocho in a YEAR AGO. Why does it matter what casserly says today? Do you like keep a notebook about every post I make?
Casserly’s statement today does little to change my current opinion. If CP3 is ok with it, and DA wants him, I say give him a shot… whats the worst that can happen? It doesnt work and he gets cut. BFD. No risk involved at all.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:56 am
I just want to make fun of people, I could really care less in general.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Hey Rock. Can I have your thoughts on TO please, since he was released from a semi-pro team just recently.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Casserly’s statement today does little to change my current opinion. If CP3 is ok with it, and DA wants him, I say give him a shot… whats the worst that can happen? It doesnt work and he gets cut. BFD. No risk involved at all.
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what a softball fluff response!
“if my coach & qb want him, i’m ok with it”
LOL. come on northeast Podunker, you can do better
June 8th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Can I have your thoughts on TO please, since he was released from a semi-pro team just recently.
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@Bcz
I haven’t been shy about my stance on Owens.
perhaps you missed my last 100 comments about him in the last 4 months? doubtful. you’re just trying to stir the pot
June 8th, 2012 at 8:04 am
117.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@99 Yeah RR, it will be awesome if we’re the underdog in the division…should light a match under the D’s a$$e$ imo.
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I think we ARE the underdog. Everybody’s so enamoured with Denver and Manning, and already have them winning the Effing Super Bowl. The usual suspects are all over Rivers’s Sack as usual, and folks are talking up K.C. and all their spectacular off season moves.
The Raiders are so far under the radar……
Oh Rookie GM, Rookie head coach, Rookie this and that…Blah Blah Blah….New system.
I’m telling you all what, The Raiders are gonna come storming out of the gates this year and people are gonna look at each other in disbelief like “Who the hell are these guys?” All of a sudden there will be a MASSIVE pissing and defacating of Pants throughout the city of Denver, SD, and K.C.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:06 am
I love Fridays. The kool aid is overflowing!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:07 am
what do you mean a fluff response? CP3 has a history with Ocho. Many people think he was fed of with him, I wouldn’t want to sign Ocho if CP3 didn’t want him. That is common sense.
If DA wants to add him because he wants to see what he has left in the tank, then so be it.
My opinion was the same last year. If Hue wanted to add him to help the team, great, if not, I dont care. You are twisting my words around Rock. I wasn’t some great champion for Ochocinco, but I DID say I would rather him than TO last year, because Ocho was healthy and TO was not.
At the end of the day I don’t give a rats ass about Ochocinco. I could care less if he joins our team or not. I don’t think we need him. If they sign him and he proves useful through camp… awesome.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:08 am
I shalt not Drink of this “cool aid”…….For it hath poisoned me in years past.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:08 am
TO and Ochocinco are done!
Btw Bcz, I don’t think Palmer likes Ochocinco and his shenanigans.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:08 am
perhaps you missed my last 100 comments about him in the last 4 months? doubtful. you’re just trying to stir the pot
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I asked you the same dumb question you asked me. At the end of the day, why do I care what the hell casserly said about a player I talked about adding a year ago. You just like to try and one up me or something like anyone is keeping score but you.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Just watch Criner play a half season……It will be like looking into the “Men in Black’s” magic pen.
FLASH………TO who?……Chad Ocho Who?
June 8th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Whut up Beeeeyotches!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:12 am
You are twisting my words around Rock. I wasn’t some great champion for Ochocinco, but I DID say I would rather him than TO last year, because Ocho was healthy and TO was not.
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@Bcz
my memory isn’t the greatest, but didn’t you say something about Ocho instantly being the Raiders #1 WR and he’s better than everybody we’ve got?
Also, about midseason I was bagging on him and you defended Ocho saying the Pats had a complicated system and he’ll be a good player for them sencond half of the reg season & postseason
Hey – you’re not the only semi pro I remember being in Chad’s corner, but ROG hasn’t showed his face in months!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Ocho & TO part duex?
Follow their dooshbag journeys in the Indoor Football League games in Bloomington IL, Clarksville TN, and Des Moines IA.
Get your popcorn ready!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:14 am
June 8th, 2012 at 8:04 am
117.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@99 Yeah RR, it will be awesome if we’re the underdog in the division…should light a match under the D’s a$$e$ imo.
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I think we ARE the underdog. Everybody’s so enamoured with Denver and Manning, and already have them winning the Effing Super Bowl. The usual suspects are all over Rivers’s Sack as usual, and folks are talking up K.C. and all their spectacular off season moves.
The Raiders are so far under the radar……
Oh Rookie GM, Rookie head coach, Rookie this and that…Blah Blah Blah….New system.
I’m telling you all what, The Raiders are gonna come storming out of the gates this year and people are gonna look at each other in disbelief like “Who the hell are these guys?” All of a sudden there will be a MASSIVE pissing and defacating of Pants throughout the city of Denver, SD, and K.C.
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I’d have to agree, I’m very pumped about the way this team is headed. The teams in our division need to stock up on depends imo. Offense should get off to a quick start as well with CP3 ready this year.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Batman & Robin together again? Or does Ochostinko take a job with the Allen Wranglers and visit Children’s hospitals?
June 8th, 2012 at 8:16 am
You just like to try and one up me or something like anyone is keeping score but you
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@Bcz
it was just a subtle jab man. relax. if an article came out about Johnnie Lee Higgins or Allen Iverson washing cars, i’m sure you people wouldn’t let me live it down either.
I give Kentucky crap about Frantz Joseph. I give 5 or 10 gusy crap about McClain. ever hear me trash talk with the Laker fans & Heat haters? guess not. Don’t pretend i’m trying to single you out or something
June 8th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Well I said the Heat series would go 7. Unfortunetley I was right. Hope Celtics take care of buisness saturday!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:18 am
honestly, I think Owens & Johnson should both be signed to a team like the Browns.
no flair at HC, QB or WR.
Holmgren wouldn’t find thier antics amusing. Just drafted a beast at RB.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:20 am
my memory isn’t the greatest, but didn’t you say something about Ocho instantly being the Raiders #1 WR and he’s better than everybody we’ve got?
Also, about midseason I was bagging on him and you defended Ocho saying the Pats had a complicated system and he’ll be a good player for them sencond half of the reg season & postseason
Hey – you’re not the only semi pro I remember being in Chad’s corner, but ROG hasn’t showed his face in months!
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Prior to training camp, I probably DID say Ocho would be our #1. Not hard to believe that.
I still maintain that the Patriots system IS very complicated compared to what the Bengals ran. The Bengals run a numbered route tree 0-9, the patriots have names for the routes that change depending on formation. Very complicated. By the time Ocho was up to speed on that, Brady was already comfortable with his other guys. THEN, by midseason Ochos confidence was so shaken that he had no chance to succeed. They have choosen this season to move on from him.
I believe he will be signed somewhere, not for another month or so. No one will be in any hurry since most OTAs and mini-camps are done, and players are off until camp. Someone will bring him in to camp, and I think he will be productive… unless Miami or Cleveland sign him… then not so much.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Bcz & RR,
It’s Friday!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
133.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:14 am
June 8th, 2012 at 8:04 am
117.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@99 Yeah RR, it will be awesome if we’re the underdog in the division…should light a match under the D’s a$$e$ imo.
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I think we ARE the underdog. Everybody’s so enamoured with Denver and Manning, and already have them winning the Effing Super Bowl. The usual suspects are all over Rivers’s Sack as usual, and folks are talking up K.C. and all their spectacular off season moves.
The Raiders are so far under the radar……
Oh Rookie GM, Rookie head coach, Rookie this and that…Blah Blah Blah….New system.
I’m telling you all what, The Raiders are gonna come storming out of the gates this year and people are gonna look at each other in disbelief like “Who the hell are these guys?” All of a sudden there will be a MASSIVE pissing and defacating of Pants throughout the city of Denver, SD, and K.C.
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I’d have to agree, I’m very pumped about the way this team is headed. The teams in our division need to stock up on depends imo. Offense should get off to a quick start as well with CP3 ready this year.
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IMO, it’s better to be the surprise team under the radar. I really am in a “Show Me” state right now. They need to prove to me that they are as good as I think they can be; and I think they can be fantastic. I’ve run myself into the ground so many years with “High Hopes”….Only this year is different, I do not hope, I “Feel” that this is the year they start that upward climb back to an NFL powerhouse. We’ll look back and identify THIS year as the beginning of the NEW REIGN of Terror by the Resurgent RAIDERS……
June 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Hope Celtics take care of buisness saturday!
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@HB
they just might. Depends on if James shows up hungry like last night. Game to be played in Miami after he just ripped Boston a new one?
hope he doesn’t show up cocky or overconfident!
Doc Rivers will have the Celtics prepared – trust that
I don’t know if Hwnrdr remembers this, but I told him the Knicks took 1 game from the Heat, the Pacers took 2 and the Celtics will take 3.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Just an FYI. I did not read comment 137 before I typed 138
June 8th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I believe he will be signed somewhere, not for another month or so. No one will be in any hurry since most OTAs and mini-camps are done, and players are off until camp. Someone will bring him in to camp, and I think he will be productive… unless Miami or Cleveland sign him… then not so much
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co-signed, but what “winning” team would want him?
I think he’s heading to a bottom feeder on a cheap 1-year deal. Maybe the Rams [who lost Brandon Lloyd in free agency]
June 8th, 2012 at 8:24 am
post 140, contrary to what you said about not “hoping”, that sounds an awful lot like “high hopes”. But it’s all good man!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Raidernationdave Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Whut up Beeeeyotches!
$$$$$$$$$
Whut up hoe?
June 8th, 2012 at 8:25 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Hope Celtics take care of buisness saturday!
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@HB
they just might. Depends on if James shows up hungry like last night. Game to be played in Miami after he just ripped Boston a new one?
hope he doesn’t show up cocky or overconfident!
Doc Rivers will have the Celtics prepared – trust that
I don’t know if Hwnrdr remembers this, but I told him the Knicks took 1 game from the Heat, the Pacers took 2 and the Celtics will take 3.
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Lebron was obviously amazing yesterday. Can’t help but to wonder if he put it all out there yesterday and won’t be able to get up to the same level for this saturday. I won’t say that he will be flat saturday just no where near as dominating. Maybe some of the other Heat players will step up with a raucous crowd. Should be a gem.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:25 am
I really am in a “Show Me” state right now
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me too, 79
welcome to Podunk!!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:27 am
RR,
Keep that trash out of Ohio.
Thank you.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:28 am
I think he goes to Dallas. They lost Laurent Robinson. They could use another guy.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Btw, how about them Meltics??
June 8th, 2012 at 8:29 am
144.guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:24 am
post 140, contrary to what you said about not “hoping”, that sounds an awful lot like “high hopes”. But it’s all good man!
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It’s more of a prediction than a hope. If the Raiders Face Plant this year, it will be more of shock and surprise on my part rather than soul crushing dissappointment. I actually “Expect” them to be much improved this year, rather than hoping against logic that they’ll pull a magic trick every Sunday.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Lebron was obviously amazing yesterday. Can’t help but to wonder if he put it all out there yesterday and won’t be able to get up to the same level for this saturday. I won’t say that he will be flat saturday just no where near as dominating.
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I can see that, HB
I think the Heat coach should mix it up and make Bosh & Wade the go-to guys in Game 7. James will get his anyway!
Doc will probably have LBJ doubled all game long. probably harrass him and try to make him lose his focus.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Queen Janes should be tested for PED.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:30 am
I’ll be visiting the ’show me’ state this August.
St Louis
June 8th, 2012 at 8:31 am
I think he goes to Dallas. They lost Laurent Robinson. They could use another guy.
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good call, Bcz.
but I just found this [related article]
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4693279/chad-ochocinco-not-right-kind-of-guy-for-cowboys
June 8th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Be sure to get some ice cold busch while in StL
June 8th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Ocho Cinco handled his departure with class in NE. I might want to see if he has anything left. Owens basically got the shaft in the indoor league. They looked for an excuse not to pay T.O. But Owens has no class and is a cancer. Put T.O. in a room with McNabb. Biatches both.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Will do SR Raider, never been there other than a quick stop at the airport.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:34 am
I think Owens & Johnson should both be signed to the Browns.
might help sell tickets, if nothing else!
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/59411/wide-receivers-remain-weakness-for-browns
June 8th, 2012 at 8:35 am
We don’t need a vet diva WR when we have:
1- Moore
2- DHB
3- Ford
4- Criner
5- LM
6- someone to develop like a rookie or McGee.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:37 am
160.Raider O Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:35 am
We don’t need a vet diva WR when we have:
1- Moore
2- DHB
3- Ford
4- Criner
5- LM
6- someone to develop like a rookie or McGee.
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TRUE STORY…….Don’t need Em’, Don’t want Em’….
We’ve already got it covered with the boys we got.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:37 am
The Browns are young, and they are trying to develop their QBs, so they don’t need a cancer like TO or Ochocinco.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Keep your trash out of Ohio.
Thank you.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:39 am
The Brownies are a joke franchise. They swung hard and missed on trading for RG3, and then reach on a 28 yo rookie QB to come in and compete with popgun armed Colt McCoy. That’s gotta be brutal being a Browns fan. At least their color is appropriate for the product they are selling.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:39 am
SR Raider Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Be sure to get some ice cold busch while in StL
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Just be prepared for a lot of toilet time the next day lol
June 8th, 2012 at 8:39 am
TO and OC are done. Bring on a new generation. We’ve got a lot of good potential on this team
June 8th, 2012 at 8:40 am
WORD
June 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am
The Browns are young, and they are trying to develop their QBs, so they don’t need a cancer like TO or Ochocinco.
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@Kentucky
right now the Cleveland Browns WR Corps is basically guys like Eddie McGee, Rod Streater, Duke Calhoun, Derek Carrier & Brandon Carswell
you’re not going to develop a QB that way!
85 & T.O. would be instant starters in Cleveland …
June 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am
We brought in the greatest receiver in NFL history Jerry Rice when everyone said he had nothing left. I think that 85 would be able to show the young WR’s how to be a pro. Cut Murphy to make room for him. Chad always had a great work ethic.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:43 am
That’s gotta be brutal being a Browns fan. At least their color is appropriate for the product they are selling
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Exactly, G123!
lol
June 8th, 2012 at 8:43 am
dumb as a box of rocks that Chad Johnson is.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:44 am
28 yo rookie QB to come in and compete with popgun armed Colt McCoy.
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@G123
Pryor & Leinart > Weeden & McCoy
June 8th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Comparing ochocinco to jerry rice? that’s a good one
June 8th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Pryor & Leinart > Weeden & McCoy
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most definitely.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Ochos a has been.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I an happy with our current WRs. why slow their development with guys like those 2?
June 8th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Browns could have had RGIII, but settle in for their version of Seneca Wallace or equal with stud rookie RB.
That combination never ends well.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Barring injury, if anything with our top 4 guys, we have a logjam at WR. We don’t need anymore guys at WR unless they can be impact players on special teams.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Why is it that every time some old washed up malcontent player gets cut people here start talking about we should pick them up.
NO!!!!!!
NO!!!!!!
NO Chad Johnson NO!!
June 8th, 2012 at 8:51 am
173.SR Raider Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Comparing ochocinco to jerry rice? that’s a good one
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Only that 85 could help the younger receivers. Don’t tell me that Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson was not a great WR in his prime and could not help develop the young guys. Let’s see, Louis Murphy vs. Chad Johnson. I know which one I’d pick and to give a hint the initials are not LM.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Bad compare there.
Right now I’d take Duke Calhoun, Rod Streater, or Eddie McGee over LM. That ain’t sayin much.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Ocho WAS great.. Now… Sorry, no way
June 8th, 2012 at 8:53 am
#179 – irrational Raider fan rears its ugly head now and then. More in love with the name than anything else. Just be glad guys like Reg and DA are running the show.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:54 am
179.Silverandblack666 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Why is it that every time some old washed up malcontent player gets cut people here start talking about we should pick them up.
NO!!!!!!
NO!!!!!!
NO Chad Johnson NO!!
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I dont think anyone said we should pick him up? Seems about every comment I read concerning 85 has said No, and I only said what amounted to a maybe, and that was only for a chance to prove himself in camp.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Wheres all the murphy hate comming from? He gets hurt and now he’s not as good as mcgee or syreater? Whatever…
June 8th, 2012 at 8:58 am
184, that’s what I said. Make do contract that is not “G’d” until 1st game. See what he has left in the tank. What would it cost, per diem.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Wheres all the murphy hate comming from? He gets hurt and now he’s not as good as mcgee or syreater? Whatever…
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Did you watch him play last year? He was awful, aside from the rushing TD on the reverse, and lets be honest he almost tripped untouched on the way in.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
#185 – have you seen him play since the injury? Wouldn’t be surprised if he has to strap on Depends before going over the middle.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:02 am
I did see him play hurt.. Romac looks bad hurt too. So did dmac when he played hurt early in his career.. One year is not a career.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Bottom line is the top 4 WR’s we have are head and shoulders more talented than LM will ever be. We upgraded in successive drafts and even if he’s healthy, at the level of WR5 or WR6, unless he can be an impact on special teams, he’s toast.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:06 am
“Wheres all the murphy hate comming from? He gets hurt and now he’s not as good as mcgee or syreater? Whatever…”
Alligator arms!
Not laying out for the ball on several occasion last year.
His play had defiantly dropped off last year!
June 8th, 2012 at 9:06 am
The Big Banana Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I an happy with our current WRs. why slow their development with guys like those 2?
Silverandblack666 Says:
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June 8th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Why is it that every time some old washed up malcontent player gets cut people here start talking about we should pick them up.
NO!!!!!!
NO!!!!!!
NO Chad Johnson NO!!
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Amen to both these comments!
What the hell is wrong with you people?!
We don’t need some washed up receiver who will make more money than he’s worth.
Next thing you’ll want to bring Walker back for another shot.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I don’t hate Lou Murphy. I think he’s a fine deep threat & blocking WR. not a chain mover or a guy you’d trust with those tough catches in traffic though.
we could do worse if he’s our 4th or 5th WR. It would take 2 or 3 injuries for him to get his starting job back imo
June 8th, 2012 at 9:08 am
If we cut murph for mcgee or calhoun or ocho, ne or den will scoop up murph and proceed to make us look like a$$holes..
June 8th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Also keep in mind the 10 yr vet minimum is $925K. That’s a big piece of change for someone to take a flyer on. And all he would do is take away reps from the kids practicing with the ‘ones’, and stunt their development.
Say no to Ocho and TO.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:11 am
If LM can’t get his hammy right in July to prove himself to the new regime, it’s only a matter of time till he’s let go.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:12 am
the 10 yr vet minimum is $925K
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@G123
Murphy is making more than that!
June 8th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Also keep in mind the 10 yr vet minimum is $925K. That’s a big piece of change for someone to take a flyer on
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1. Players playing on the vet minimum only count $450k against the cap (even though they get $925k)
2. None of that $925k is guaranteed unless he makes the team for week 1, which would obviously show that through camp he had proven himself.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Murphy is making more than that!
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cut him! A UDFA like Streater or street free agent like Calhoun can replace his stats and be an impact on special teams. Easy business decision for Reggie.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:14 am
LM has career #s very similar to dhb. Theres no reason to cut him for a nobody.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Its also worrisome that Murph is hurt AGAIN. There were many a poster in here chanting to trade McFadden because of his injury history, even though he has shown to be a top 5 RB when healthy. Murphy hasn’t done a whole heck of a lot when healthy and is injured as frequently as DMac.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:20 am
LM will be at least the 5th wr.
All or wrs wete hit by injuries last yr..
June 8th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I didn’t realize Murph was a ’somebody’. lol
If he truly had flashed more potential when he was healthy, I could see him staying on reputation. But he’s been upgraded and pushed down the depth chart. At the level he’s competing with, there’s some fiery young WR’s who are going to make plays in camp and on the field while LM is going to be icing down and drinking gatorade on the sideline. The cruel reality is that this game changes that quick and turnover is quite common.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Louis Murphy was almost shot as he was mistaken for an alligator on “Swamp People”
June 8th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Happy with a top 3 of Moore, Ford, DHB. And if Criner matches his OTA performance with the lights on, even better. I think we have bigger fish to fry than our 5th WR. Besides, neither of those two guys would come on as a 5th.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Besides, neither of those two guys would come on as a 5th.
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Don’t want T.O. and his circus. Just want to see what 85 has left.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:36 am
5th and 6th WR’s need to be balls out gunners who sacrifice their bodies.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Murphy is young, and he has potential. TO and Ocho are Divas with reality TV shows who also have issues.
We have 4 young & capable WRs (Moore, DHB, Ford, and Criner), we have a good backup in LM, and we should keep a young guy to develop.
We don’t have a need/ room for the 2 Divas.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Patriots make Rob Gronkowski highest paid TE in history at $54 million.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Great news Steve. Really good to know that we have half of our draft class signed up. I think Crawford may be a solid starter for us but then again what do I know because I’m a huge fan of lil Nicky.lol Thanks for thee news Mr. Cork. Highly appreciated.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:48 am
The cruel reality is that this game changes that quick and turnover is quite common
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truth, G123
if you can’t get healthy and contribute – you will eventually be replaced [see Chaz Schilens]
dropped from #1 to #5 on the depth chart over the past few years
June 8th, 2012 at 9:53 am
208.Raider O Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Murphy is young, and he has potential. TO and Ocho are Divas with reality TV shows who also have issues.
We have 4 young & capable WRs (Moore, DHB, Ford, and Criner), we have a good backup in LM, and we should keep a young guy to develop.
We don’t have a need/ room for the 2 Divas.
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YUP YUP…..Totally agree
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Manning will go down….and go down HARD.
Harder than he’s ever gone down. He doesn’t have Saturday anymore who would lay down his life for Peyton, PLUS, he’s dealing with a pass rush from hell in his new division. He better get that ball out in a hurry on every damn play just to survive…He’s still gonna get Lit the “F” up just on principle.
Manning will be disgruntled quick, and HATE his new job.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Palmer says he likes the WR’s we have…
85 could not learn the playbook…
Do not want him near the bay area.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:16 am
I couldn’t care less if the Raiders keep Louis Murphy or not. There are a hundred guys just like him standing in line to sign a FA contract and ready to play. Big deal.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Murphy would be no big loss. Would feel bad for him but shed him no tears.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Anyone thinks LMURPHY gets replaced by Street, and Gee has lost it.
Barring injury LMURPHY is a proven NFL commodity…
Wr Rankings
1a. DMO
1b. JCRI
3. JFORD
4. DHB
5. LMURPHY
By the end of the season
1. JCRI
2. DMO
3A. JFORD
3B. DHB
5. LMURPHY
June 8th, 2012 at 10:21 am
I see your rankings exactly the same. I’m just sayin if we lose Murph, I ain’t worried.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Just Win Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:16 am
I couldn’t care less if the Raiders keep Louis Murphy or not. There are a hundred guys just like him standing in line to sign a FA contract an ofd ready to play. Big deal.
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Produce a list of “hundred guys”with NFL level talent andd experience.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Manning will go down….and go down HARD.
Harder than he’s ever gone down. He doesn’t have Saturday anymore who would lay down his life for Peyton, PLUS, he’s dealing with a pass rush from hell in his new division. He better get that ball out in a hurry on every damn play just to survive…He’s still gonna get Lit the “F” up just on principle.
Manning will be disgruntled quick, and HATE his new job.
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I hope so Ghost but IMO, I don’t see us having an immediate answer for ole martian head Manning. I just don’t see it. Not yet anyway.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:21 am
I see your rankings exactly the same. I’m just sayin if we lose Murph, I ain’t worried.
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LMURPHY is a good insurance policy against injury.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I definately think Criner will emerge as our TRUE #1 receiver by years end….and will remain for many years to come. A household name he will become.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:23 am
LMURPHY provideds you with solid NFL playing level dept.
Show me a FA you would want as a backup in the case of injury?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:24 am
If the “Rookie” Murphy returns, yes……
If the “Scared, confidence shaken, worried, and frusterated” Murphy returns….maybe not so much.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:25 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I definately think Criner will emerge as our TRUE #1 receiver by years end….and will remain for many years to come. A household name he will become.
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JCRI is the TRUTH…He has the “it” even more so than DMO…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Manning will go down….and go down HARD.
Harder than he’s ever gone down. He doesn’t have Saturday anymore who would lay down his life for Peyton, PLUS, he’s dealing with a pass rush from hell in his new division. He better get that ball out in a hurry on every damn play just to survive…He’s still gonna get Lit the “F” up just on principle.
Manning will be disgruntled quick, and HATE his new job.
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I hope so Ghost but IMO, I don’t see us having an immediate answer for ole martian head Manning. I just don’t see it. Not yet anyway.
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IMO. he doesnt get past the first week of the season.
i think Pittsburgs D is going to break him up !!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:26 am
JFORD may get over taken by DHB.
I am not sure JFORD has the work ethic…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:28 am
WORD Thec……I love D.Mo man. I really do…..But Criner is just gonna SHINE ON.
Juron Criner = Palmers favorate target.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:28 am
LM’s best days were before his shoulder injury. He got hurt, got alligator arms. Past stats don’t count for anything. It’s what you do on the field right now. And right now, he’s nursing a hammy. Right now, he’s got 4 wideouts that legitimately are better than LM was in his prime. That’s a lot to overcome.
I’d rather have a couple of young, hungry upstart WR’s who will bust their balls as gunners on kickoffs.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:30 am
JFord has the instincts, hands, ballhawk skills that DHB will never have. You don’t learn those abilities. You are born with them. Ford has the body control and coordination to make in-flight adjustments and fight thru a defender to pluck the ball from him. DHB can’t in a million years make the catches Ford can.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Yes, Ford’s KR skills are unmatched on the team, but he has alot to be desired of as a receiver; aside from that outstanding performance against KC as a rookie, he hasn’t done MUCH.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:30 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:28 am
WORD Thec……I love D.Mo man. I really do…..But Criner is just gonna SHINE ON.
Juron Criner = Palmers favorate target.
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He is going to do the same thing DMO did to JFORD last year….Pass him by mid year.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:31 am
By the end of the season
1. JCRI
2. DMO
3A. JFORD
3B. DHB
5. LMURPHY (IR)
June 8th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Denarius Moore will not be overtaken by Criner. I like him too, but Moore is better by a country mile.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:32 am
YUP YUP……and you Know DAMN well, that Criner isn’t JUST tearing it up on those “FEW” practices that Corky gets to view. That boy brings the business day in and day out. He’s what we’ve been waiting for.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I truly recognize JFORD’s skills. Not so sure about his work ethic…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:34 am
You watch and see who Palmer targets more often. The “Bromance” is already beginning between Carson and Juron.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:35 am
That boy brings the business day
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Truth
June 8th, 2012 at 10:36 am
By the end of the season:
1- Moore
2- Criner
3- DHB
4- Ford
5- LM
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Criner is gettin a whole lot of love in here. But he’s gonna start the season as a reserve to DHB. Eventually he’ll be given a chance to start with injuries and he could have a nice rookie year like JFord did a couple of seasons ago. Baby steps.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Denarius Moore will not be overtaken by Criner. I like him too, but Moore is better by a country mile
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The WR position is something I rarely if ever miss on.
If you would like to make a freindly wager regarding this, I would be more than happy to take it.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
@239
1-Moore
2-Criner
3-Ford
4-DHB
5-Streater
I hope..
June 8th, 2012 at 10:40 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Manning will go down….and go down HARD.
Harder than he’s ever gone down. He doesn’t have Saturday anymore who would lay down his life for Peyton, PLUS, he’s dealing with a pass rush from hell in his new division. He better get that ball out in a hurry on every damn play just to survive…He’s still gonna get Lit the “F” up just on principle.
Manning will be disgruntled quick, and HATE his new job.
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I hope so Ghost but IMO, I don’t see us having an immediate answer for ole martian head Manning. I just don’t see it. Not yet anyway.
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IMO. he doesnt get past the first week of the season.
i think Pittsburgs D is going to break him up !!
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Yep MIKE I agree about the stupid Steelers causing him havoc but I’m not sure about our Raiders giving him nightmares.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I told my wife I could not escort her to her work award party. I told her I think I tore my labrum. She said said suck it up “if little Wiz can play football with that injury you can sit next to me and eat some crab cakes!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:40 am
By the end of the season:
1- Moore
2- Ford
3- Criner
4- Heyward Bey
5&6 – who knows/cares
June 8th, 2012 at 10:42 am
And also by the end of the season,
Juron Criner will be the team leader in:
Receptions, yardage, AND TD’s.
Yeah, I may be on his sack a little bit but, I’m an Oregon Duck fan, and I watched Criner terrorize us for years. I know what he can do.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:42 am
HairyBush Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I told my wife I could not escort her to her work award party. I told her I think I tore my labrum. She said said suck it up “if little Wiz can play football with that injury you can sit next to me and eat some crab cakes!
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lol
June 8th, 2012 at 10:42 am
If you would like to make a freindly wager regarding this, I would be more than happy to take it.
*****
I don’t make internet wagers, but I’ll gladly own up to DMo17 as my boy and Criner as your boy, and may the best man win. If it’s Criner, I’ll own up to it honorably.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:43 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Criner is gettin a whole lot of love in here. But he’s gonna start the season as a reserve to DHB. Eventually he’ll be given a chance to start with injuries and he could have a nice rookie year like JFord did a couple of seasons ago. Baby steps.
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I have been told the same thing 2 years in a row.
After drart I had JFORD project as start.
After the draft I had DMO as starter, and Him over taking JFORD.
This year JCRI surpass all WR’s including DMO…
I have yet to be wrong regarding the WR’s….
June 8th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:40 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Manning will go down….and go down HARD.
Harder than he’s ever gone down. He doesn’t have Saturday anymore who would lay down his life for Peyton, PLUS, he’s dealing with a pass rush from hell in his new division. He better get that ball out in a hurry on every damn play just to survive…He’s still gonna get Lit the “F” up just on principle.
Manning will be disgruntled quick, and HATE his new job.
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I hope so Ghost but IMO, I don’t see us having an immediate answer for ole martian head Manning. I just don’t see it. Not yet anyway.
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IMO. he doesnt get past the first week of the season.
i think Pittsburgs D is going to break him up !!
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Yep MIKE I agree about the stupid Steelers causing him havoc but I’m not sure about our Raiders giving him nightmares.
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I think between the new scheme, Burris and Shonasty(healthy) Manning go down hard. I do hope Pitt can soften him up before our division puts it on him.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:45 am
IMO. he doesnt get past the first week of the season.
i think Pittsburgs D is going to break him up !!
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Yep MIKE I agree about the stupid Steelers causing him havoc but I’m not sure about our Raiders giving him nightmares.
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Think about this guys. He doesn’t have that O-Line he had in Indy…..
Who got sacked All the Damn time? Kyle Orton.
Who had to scramble and run All the damn time? Tim Tebow.
His line will forsake him. Manning can’t move and WON’T move like Tebow. He’s gonna get powerbombed a few times.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:45 am
I don’t make internet wagers, but I’ll gladly own up to DMo17 as my boy and Criner as your boy, and may the best man win. If it’s Criner, I’ll own up to it honorably.
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No JCRI is not my boy. I have love for all the WR’s.
I knew DMO would surpass JFORD by mid season last year as DMO has the “IT”.
JCRI has the “IT” even more so, I can see it, no pun intended.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Wild card is DHB, and if he continues to improve…
We can legitimetely go 4 wide, and cause problems….
June 8th, 2012 at 10:48 am
@251 That’s what has me pumped most about our division…I have the feeling Manning may get hit so much this season, he may retire after a year with the Donks. Their o-line is very questionable
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
And yes, if Turlando gets to Manning, he may drop the suplex on him like Amendola got.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Criner is gettin a whole lot of love in here. But he’s gonna start the season as a reserve to DHB
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DHB will have to perform. No AD to force the coach to play him.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Thec & Tx
YES, and YES
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
O you taken over for DMAC?
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Raider O Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Raidernationdave Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Whut up Beeeeyotches!
$$$$$$$$$
Whut up hoe?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:50 am
I want every Raider wideout to succeed too. But I want the best wideouts out there, and no more force feeding one guy like what happened with DHB last year. I’d like to see the distribution of receptions be like the New Orleans Saints where they spray the ball all over the field and any number of receivers gets a chance to make a play.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:51 am
256. Agreed. DHB scholarship is over. But I have a hunch that somewhere along the line, a key injury will force Criner into the starting lineup where he’ll make an immediate impact. It just may take awhile is all.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
256.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
And yes, if Turlando gets to Manning, he may drop the suplex on him like Amendola got.lol
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YEEEAAAHHHH SON ! ! ! !
That happens = Me losing my voice from voilent screaming.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
With all this weopons we have on O, if Knapp can open up cans of woop azz on opposing D’s, he is going to come under fire. Hopefully he is utlizing, Saunders.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:50 am
I want every Raider wideout to succeed too. But I want the best wideouts out there, and no more force feeding one guy like what happened with DHB last year. I’d like to see the distribution of receptions be like the New Orleans Saints where they spray the ball all over the field and any number of receivers gets a chance to make a play.
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Endorsed! Get the ball to the open man..let teams guess who your favorite will be every week imo
June 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:50 am
I want every Raider wideout to succeed too. But I want the best wideouts out there, and no more force feeding one guy like what happened with DHB last year. I’d like to see the distribution of receptions be like the New Orleans Saints where they spray the ball all over the field and any number of receivers gets a chance to make a play.
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I agree, One wideout may not make the “pro bowl” But we will be much more difficault to defend as a whole.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:53 am
I say Seymour. LOL
June 8th, 2012 at 10:54 am
By the end of the season:
1- Moore
2- Ford
3- Criner
4- Heyward Bey
DHB scholarship is over
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@G123
#1 WR = DHB all season
King Darrius!!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Then he will stay out of the preseason games.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:55 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:50 am
I want every Raider wideout to succeed too. But I want the best wideouts out there, I’d like to see the distribution of receptions be like the New Orleans Saints where they spray the ball all over the field and any number of receivers gets a chance to make a play.
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Agreed 100….
I just hope knapp does not hold back the O…
Barring injuries, we should be a top 5 O.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:55 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
256.TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
And yes, if Turlando gets to Manning, he may drop the suplex on him like Amendola got.lol
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YEEEAAAHHHH SON ! ! ! !
That happens = Me losing my voice from voilent screaming.
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As long as we aren’t losing the game, it’d be well worth the penalty imo. Maybe Turdlando can switch up the move this time, as you mentioned, maybe a power-bomb..boston crab etc.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 10:55 am
DHB will have a place as a “Stop-and-go” hitch rout kind of guy, with lots of physical yards after the catch. There is need for a guy like that, plus his work ethic is tops. Think he’ll constantly hover in the #3 spot with places above and below him shifting around.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:56 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
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I’ll take MM34 on this one
June 8th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
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@Exla
we already have 2 hammy strains {Murphy & McGee], 2 knee injuries [Tonga & Mitchell] & 2 shoulder injuries [Wiz II & ShoNasty]
I think Aaron Curry is “nicked” too!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
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LM?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:57 am
ya da dada dada afro circus, afro circus
June 8th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Yep, Curry: Unspecified injury
June 8th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
I’ll take MM34 on this one
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Ouch, Tx
that would suck for him. Guy gets over a knee injury and as soon as he returns to the field, pulls a hammy?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Time to go….
As I surf the sports world on the internet I notice a lot of odd things.
1 in particular, is sports teams from all diffrent types of sports “claiming” to be a NATION….
I find that rather odd becuase we all know in the sports world only 1 NATION exist…
RAIDER NATION…
Out
June 8th, 2012 at 10:59 am
PREACH IT Thec……..
June 8th, 2012 at 11:00 am
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Yep, Curry: Unspecified injury
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If Curry and/or Shonasty aint on the field opening day, I will be livid.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:00 am
I know that I’m reading into DA’s comment comparing DMo17 to Lance Moore. But it got me thinking….
What if we could model our offense on that fast break team. We have the QB for it. Palmer…Brees
We more than have the RB’s for it.
We have the line for it.
We even have the receiver for it.
Time to get aggressive GKnapp.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Little nick- 0ut for 8 games
big nick- Surgery out for season. Life threatening
June 8th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Dave,
DMAC is not here today, so someone had to do it.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Anyone want to predict the 1st hammy pull?
I’ll take MM34 on this one
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Ouch, Tx
that would suck for him. Guy gets over a knee injury and as soon as he returns to the field, pulls a hammy?
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Yeah I hoping not, but dude is always pulling something. Do you think MM makes the team anyhow? I’m not sure on that one..
June 8th, 2012 at 11:03 am
#1 WR = DHB all season
King Darrius!!
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@RRS,
Can you provide a youtube link where DHB catches the ball in stride with his back to the ball, turns and grabs it? Or one where he skies and fights off a defender for it? Or a youtube vid that doesn’t have one catch where he stops & squares and catches the ball facing the QB.
I’d be interested in see this vid.
Thanks in advance!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:07 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:44 am
I think between the new scheme, Burris and Shonasty(healthy) Manning go down hard. I do hope Pitt can soften him up before our division puts it on him.
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theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Think about this guys. He doesn’t have that O-Line he had in Indy…..
Who got sacked All the Damn time? Kyle Orton.
Who had to scramble and run All the damn time? Tim Tebow.
His line will forsake him. Manning can’t move and WON’T move like Tebow. He’s gonna get powerbombed a few times.
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TX and Ghost….I see what you guys are saying but I have to see some dangerous actions from the Raiders D before I believe and I am a really optimistic person. lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:07 am
@Rockstar
Is it fair to say you sometimes put more stock in the Raiders players personalities more so than then there actual contributions to the team?
June 8th, 2012 at 11:09 am
There won’t be any spoken bounties for Peyton Manning’s skin mentioned in any Raiders lockerroom or sideline. But the players all know the stakes.
******Operation Neck Snapper*********
June 8th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:07 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:44 am
I think between the new scheme, Burris and Shonasty(healthy) Manning go down hard. I do hope Pitt can soften him up before our division puts it on him.
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theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Think about this guys. He doesn’t have that O-Line he had in Indy…..
Who got sacked All the Damn time? Kyle Orton.
Who had to scramble and run All the damn time? Tim Tebow.
His line will forsake him. Manning can’t move and WON’T move like Tebow. He’s gonna get powerbombed a few times.
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TX and Ghost….I see what you guys are saying but I have to see some dangerous actions from the Raiders D before I believe and I am a really optimistic person. lol
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Yeah I heard that, I want them to proove they can play in an NFL game . I think we improved just by the losses of Bresnahan, Routt, Groves etc. I always liked CJ37, but seemed too on/off to me.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:12 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:09 am
There won’t be any spoken bounties for Peyton Manning’s skin mentioned in any Raiders lockerroom or sideline. But the players all know the stakes.
******Operation Neck Snapper*********
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lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
The chances that the Raiders bring in TO or Chad Johnson are slim and none.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Raidernationdave Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
The chances that the Raiders bring in TO or Chad Johnson are slim and none.
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so your sayin there’s a chance lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:15 am
…and slim just left town.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Who was authorized to give DMAC the day off? Slacker!
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Raider O Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Dave,
DMAC is not here today, so someone had to do it.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
RMac and DA don’t strike me as the kind of guys that want to infect the team with cancers.
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HairyBush Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Raidernationdave Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
The chances that the Raiders bring in TO or Chad Johnson are slim and none.
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so your sayin there’s a chance lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Good Morning/Afternoon Nation! Day off today…but wanted to congratulate Rockstar for LeBron being a beast last night!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:21 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjKxoC5CUkc&feature=related
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CJ37 layin wood to help seal the deal.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Peyton Manning is highly intelligent and knows how to make quick accurate descisions. He also plays up to opposing teams weaknesses regardless of him being very immobile. Manning doesn’t have that large cranium for nothing….dude is smart.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:22 am
DHB has been improving year by year, why would he be pushed down the depth chart by Criner who hasn’t played one snap in the NFL. A bit premature and I’m betting DHB goes over 1,000 yds, 83 rec 7 TD’s. I’ll take productivity over how he looks on a YouTube highlight, just saying!
Go Raiders!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
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Phenomenal
June 8th, 2012 at 11:25 am
GOOOOOO KINGS!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:25 am
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:15 am
…and slim just left town.
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exactly
June 8th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YO HOMIES CHECK YOUR FENCES
If you’ve got a fence, there’s a good chance an overweight unemployed realtor with bowel control problems is peeking through it
Gonna have to alert Becker to the fact that KrappyRat is on a stalking rampage. It’s a miracle he has time for it with his hectic trolling schedule
Yo, just popped some rib eyes on the hibachi for some lunch action, gotta couple strippers cleaning up with an Epilady in the shower
First some raw meat then time to lay some lumber
THATS JUST HOW THE BEEEECH DAWG BARKS
June 8th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Just looked at Gorilla Rilla’s profile…DVD, Ford, and Ocho is together at the Oakland Airport…nothing to make out of it, but…
June 8th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@306
Oh no, hell no!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
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Phenomenal
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Yep..and you’re spot on about Manning being very smart and exploiting a D’s weaknesses. For those short dump-offs we need the LB’s and safties to be ready to level ppl.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Just looked at Gorilla Rilla’s profile…DVD, Ford, and Ocho is together at the Oakland Airport…nothing to make out of it, but…
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The report yesterday was the Pats were trying to trade Ocho before they released him, I wonder who they tried to trade him to? Good question for Cork?
June 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
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Phenomenal
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Yep..and you’re spot on about Manning being very smart and exploiting a D’s weaknesses. For those short dump-offs we need the LB’s and safties to be ready to level ppl.
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Absolutely Tx.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:42 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Just looked at Gorilla Rilla’s profile…DVD, Ford, and Ocho is together at the Oakland Airport…nothing to make out of it, but…
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The report yesterday was the Pats were trying to trade Ocho before they released him, I wonder who they tried to trade him to? Good question for Cork?
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I’d prefer Plax, a tall guy, if we bring in any vet WR imo
June 8th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Day off today…but wanted to congratulate Rockstar for LeBron being a beast last night!
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thanks Hwnrdr
you da man!!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Is it fair to say you sometimes put more stock in the Raiders players personalities more so than then there actual contributions to the team?
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LOL @ HB!
what makes you say that?
DHB is entering YR4 and has a legit QB & play caller
is it fair to say he’ll be our #1 WR this year, like he was last year? I think so
June 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
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Phenomenal
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Yep..and you’re spot on about Manning being very smart and exploiting a D’s weaknesses. For those short dump-offs we need the LB’s and safties to be ready to level ppl.
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Absolutely Tx.
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Do you think we run more 4-3 when we play Donks? Since we know Manning will not scramble up the middle..
June 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@G123
I can’t be watching Youtube vids at work bro
major no-no
June 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am
banned again. lol
June 8th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Back. I used an abbreviation for laughing my f—–g
a$$ off and could not post for an hour.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@Exla
what was so funny you had to spell it out??
June 8th, 2012 at 11:52 am
I agree with the post about wanting Plax if we do need a vet WR…I saw that pic and went…oh no…
Rockstar…hey, I give credit where credit is due! He was unstoppable last night!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Anyways…off to lunch with my son, then do whatever he wants! Be back later…
June 8th, 2012 at 11:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Is it fair to say you sometimes put more stock in the Raiders players personalities more so than then there actual contributions to the team?
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LOL @ HB!
what makes you say that?
DHB is entering YR4 and has a legit QB & play caller
is it fair to say he’ll be our #1 WR this year, like he was last year? I think so
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You are a good church going man and I think sometimes when a player has character issues for better or worse that shapes your opinion perhaps more than there actual talent level. No disrespect because I think we all have our favorites. I just think sometimes you will like/dislike a player more based on who they are as a person and not as a player. I find myself more likely to pull for guys like DHB as well “the hard working guys”. At the same time I don’t tottaly dismiss the potential of say a Rolando McClain type as you have.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:53 am
I’m not a fan of the Heat, even though I live in Miami but what a bunch of sorry as$ fans they have. Not sure if it was intentional but one fan tossed the ball into the direction of Wades head and then they spilled a beer on Bron’s head. Buck Foston!
June 8th, 2012 at 11:54 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am
You’re right Tx.
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Remember the fumble against the Dolts when CJ dropped a dolt going for the ball, then Tyvon picked it up and took it the other way? AWesome!
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Phenomenal
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Yep..and you’re spot on about Manning being very smart and exploiting a D’s weaknesses. For those short dump-offs we need the LB’s and safties to be ready to level ppl.
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Absolutely Tx.
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Do you think we run more 4-3 when we play Donks? Since we know Manning will not scramble up the middle..
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Tx…who knows what we’re going to. I have absolutely no clue because Coach Allen was talking about Kelly being the NT. Why would Tommy play that position? We Raiders fans don’t even know where Tommy Kelly’s head is let alone know if he is trade bait. Our D is very unknown with this new scheme.IMO
June 8th, 2012 at 11:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@G123
I can’t be watching Youtube vids at work bro
major no-no
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But blogging all day isn’t? J/K
June 8th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Boston Fans I meant…
June 8th, 2012 at 11:56 am
@323 You’re right Goldie. I think if anyone gets to play NT, it will be Ivey. I like Manning to have to worry about 4 lb’s when he’s looking over the middle.
June 8th, 2012 at 11:59 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Boston Fans I meant…
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Hey! only 97% of us are ma$$holes! get it straight! lol
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Criner is gettin a whole lot of love in here. But he’s gonna start the season as a reserve to DHB
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I responded to this.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Tx…who knows what we’re going to. I have absolutely no clue because Coach Allen was talking about Kelly being the NT. Why would Tommy play that position?
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When I heard this I was thinking TK could play NT in a nickel situation? Kind of like the Green Bay looks?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
guest123 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Criner is gettin a whole lot of love in here. But he’s gonna start the season as a reserve to DHB
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I responded to this.
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the mods wouldn’t let me post a comment that had no swears/slurs. they must be bored
June 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Mentioned a little problem with distilled beverages.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Mentioned a little problem with distilled beverages.
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that still shouldn’t be a big deal imo
June 8th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Mentioned a little problem with distilled beverages.
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it’s ok to talk about weed all day but not booze?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Yo Massachusetts is officially a fly over state
Boston is mo wack. Easy chicks, though. Pretty easy to swoop in, use my West Coast flava (usually drop a few verses from Wrecks N Effect to close the deal), and move on to NYC
Although the Beeech Diggity likes babes tanned everywhere (especially their coochies) so if I’m on the East coast you know I’m throwing down in South Beach, word
Usually set up shop at the Bleau, playas straight up playin’
June 8th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@327
I know, I dated this girl from Metheun who was a Mass Hole as well. Haha She was hot though, so it kind of offset her attitude.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
I live In mass and I have to say I’m not a big fan. I will not be mad when my family and I relocate.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Raiders sign fourth-round pick Burris.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/06/08/sports/s113345D45.DTL
June 8th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@RRS,
Can you provide a youtube link where DHB catches the ball in stride with his back to the ball, turns and grabs it? Or one where he skies and fights off a defender for it? Or a youtube vid that doesn’t have one catch where he stops & squares and catches the ball facing the QB.
I’d be interested in see this vid.
Thanks in advance!
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@G123
I found a video of DHB making tough grabs across the middle, in double coverage, where he’s about to take a big hit, one handed TD grabs, circus catches on the sideline, toe tapping the sideline while the defender tries to push him out, breaking tackles, making the big play in overtime, outracing players after the catch, and yes, a tough over the soulder grab against New England in DOUBLE COVERAGE
it’s a 9 minute video and probably the first 7 minutes have Russell, Gradkowski or Campbell as his QB and he’s STILL making plays for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_Mcd2swTQ
Been working with Carson Palmer all offseason.
King Darrius = beast!!
you’re welcome in advance
June 8th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@HB
you couldn’t be more wrong. I would support McClain if he was a good football player, but he isn’t. He wasn’t the first two years anyway.
by the way, so far DHB is the only guy to get in trouble [arrested for DUI] since Reggie was hired as GM.
I don’t expect football players to be angels, just to produce on Sundays.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
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Yep Tx. and let’s hope we don’t become predictable and vanilla.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@HB
you couldn’t be more wrong. I would support McClain if he was a good football player, but he isn’t. He wasn’t the first two years anyway.
by the way, so far DHB is the only guy to get in trouble [arrested for DUI] since Reggie was hired as GM.
I don’t expect football players to be angels, just to produce on Sundays.
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In fairness those are just a couple players. Think about all the players you have either backed or shyed away from over the years. really think about it before answering.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
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Yep Tx. and let’s hope we don’t become predictable and vanilla.
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I think if Knapp calls a vanilla offense, DA will step in and put him in line. With these weapons, our PPG should improve imo
June 8th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
All the hate on Lou Murphy last year, but I bet you didn’t know Jacoby Ford was created with more drops than Murphy last year now did you?
Murphy also had a better per catch average than Ford, and only 4 less catches, while he also outrushed Ford in total yards and yards per carry (and Murphy didn’t fumble in his 6 carries, Ford fumbled one of his 3).
Just about any way you slice it, Louis Murphy was less hurt and more productive than Jacoby Ford was last year.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Tx…who knows what we’re going to. I have absolutely no clue because Coach Allen was talking about Kelly being the NT. Why would Tommy play that position?
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When I heard this I was thinking TK could play NT in a nickel situation? Kind of like the Green Bay looks?
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Maybe so Dutch…I’m only think TK needs to stay right in his current position….which he just mastered. I’m a huge fan of Tommy K…I just don’t want him switching positions.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Murphy was also credited with 4 special teams tackles last year, more than any other skill position player not named Rock Cartwright.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Green Bay’s nickle defense is a Dom Capers 2-4-5 special.
They lined up in this defense almost 60% of the time the year they won the Super Bowl.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Tx…who knows what we’re going to. I have absolutely no clue because Coach Allen was talking about Kelly being the NT. Why would Tommy play that position?
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When I heard this I was thinking TK could play NT in a nickel situation? Kind of like the Green Bay looks?
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Maybe so Dutch…I’m only think TK needs to stay right in his current position….which he just mastered. I’m a huge fan of Tommy K…I just don’t want him switching positions.
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Agreed. I think Ivey gets time at NT, regardless of what DA said about TK playing that spot.imo
June 8th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Tx…who knows what we’re going to. I have absolutely no clue because Coach Allen was talking about Kelly being the NT. Why would Tommy play that position?
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When I heard this I was thinking TK could play NT in a nickel situation? Kind of like the Green Bay looks?
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Maybe so Dutch…I’m only think TK needs to stay right in his current position….which he just mastered. I’m a huge fan of Tommy K…I just don’t want him switching positions.
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Does anybody remember where TK was lined up at the Lions game? Didn’t we only rush 3 down lineman?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
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Yep Tx. and let’s hope we don’t become predictable and vanilla.
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I think if Knapp calls a vanilla offense, DA will step in and put him in line. With these weapons, our PPG should improve imo
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I hope so. Coach DA does seem to be a no nonsense type of guy and I am cheering for him and hoping he succeeds many years at being our HC. As a matter of fact I hope he coaches better than Gruden and Belicheat. lol
June 8th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@346 You must admit, Murph does seem to have desire to contribute however he can. If I’m a TE or RB breaking a big play, I want Murph up front blocking.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
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Yep Tx. and let’s hope we don’t become predictable and vanilla.
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I think if Knapp calls a vanilla offense, DA will step in and put him in line. With these weapons, our PPG should improve imo
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I hope so. Coach DA does seem to be a no nonsense type of guy and I am cheering for him and hoping he succeeds many years at being our HC. As a matter of fact I hope he coaches better than Gruden and Belicheat. lol
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I will remain optimistic also, but I think we finally have our guy as HC. Even Cork seems to think DA is a very bright, energetic and hands-on coach. I think he leads the Raiders back to Greatness!
June 8th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Jacoby Ford = 6 fumbles in 112 total touches
DHB = 2 fumbles in 105 total touches
Murphy = 2 fumbles in 103 total touches
D-Mac = 13 fumbles in 669 total touches
Basically, everybody offensively averages a fumble every 50 touches, Jacoby one for every 19.
Got to clean that up, because that is unacceptable.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@353 Great point JFB…those stats point out a glaring problem that Ford should work on.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Not trying to bash Jacoby, but not sure why he gets such a pass and people just keep racking Lou over the coals.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Jacoby is a dangerous kick returner, plus he makes the occasional spectacular catch…..
Murphy’s highlights all came in his rookie season. Injury barred, his performance has started downward.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Had Murphy been on the field the entire year, DHB would have still outshined him….and that says lots.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
In fairness those are just a couple players. Think about all the players you have either backed or shyed away from over the years. really think about it before answering.
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@HB
I’ve been on the blog for 3 years and we’ve seen a BUNCH of players come and go since then. you’re gonna have to be more specific
I told you no, if YOU feel different about MY OPINION.. give me some player names
June 8th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
JFB, could be because he saved us in the KC game his rookie year. Murph contributed to one of my favorite games ever..at Pitt a few years ago. Remember Grads and Murph exploiting Ike Taylor(i think)? And didn’t Murphy catch the game winner in that one too?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
@JFB
I’ve said many times that JFORD has more drops & fumbles than I’d like to see.
Glad somebody else finally came to thier senses
June 8th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Yes he did, and it was fantastic to watch. But you said the key phrase “In his rookie year”
He hasn’t been the same since.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
could be because he saved us in the KC game his rookie year
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@Tx
Ford did have a great game that day. bailed Jason Campbell out more times than I could count!
June 8th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I found a video of DHB making tough grabs across the middle, in double coverage, where he’s about to take a big hit, one handed TD grabs, circus catches on the sideline, toe tapping the sideline while the defender tries to push him out, breaking tackles, making the big play in overtime, outracing players after the catch, and yes, a tough over the shoulder grab against New England in DOUBLE COVERAGE
it’s a 9 minute video and probably the first 7 minutes have Russell, Gradkowski or Campbell as his QB and he’s STILL making plays for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_Mcd2swTQ
Been working with Carson Palmer all offseason.
King Darrius = beast!!
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no comments?
June 8th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
@Tx
Ford did have a great game that day. bailed Jason Campbell out more times than I could count!
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Yes, and those “bail-outs” came in the form of Circus catches. The kind that make us weary of losing love for him.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
could be because he saved us in the KC game his rookie year
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@Tx
Ford did have a great game that day. bailed Jason Campbell out more times than I could count!
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He sure did bail JC out! I just pull for Murphy to make the team because I don’t question his attitude when he plays. Every team needs a guy who can play with passion and get under a DB’s skin(throw them off their game) imo
June 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Goldie7 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
One advantage the Nation has, is the unknown scheme factor. The new coaches and scheme alone should worry opposing coaches imo. How do they prepare to play us when they’re not certain what they’ll see?
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Yep Tx. and let’s hope we don’t become predictable and vanilla.
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I think if Knapp calls a vanilla offense, DA will step in and put him in line. With these weapons, our PPG should improve imo
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I hope so. Coach DA does seem to be a no nonsense type of guy and I am cheering for him and hoping he succeeds many years at being our HC. As a matter of fact I hope he coaches better than Gruden and Belicheat. lol
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I will remain optimistic also, but I think we finally have our guy as HC. Even Cork seems to think DA is a very bright, energetic and hands-on coach. I think he leads the Raiders back to Greatness!
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Agreed Tx.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Hey there Rockstar. How are you Man? Good to see ya. It’s only me…lil Nicky fan. lol
June 8th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
I knew you were there Goldie and I’m glad we kept a smurf [Ford] on the roster, so you’ll have somebody to root for!
June 8th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
King Darrius = beast!!
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no comments?
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I’ll never give up on this kid. I love him for his attitude and workmanship. He finally found a way to contribute to this team, and I’m behind him. But he put some balls on the ground that left me scratching my head and exhaling loudly……
That being said, I’m not sure I can fully endorse him either.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Yep…you know it RR. lol
June 8th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
2010 Jacoby Ford 25 catches 470 2 TD’s
2010 Lou Murph 41 catches 609 2 TD’s
What am I missing? The last two years, Lou Murphy has been more productive as a WR than Jacoby Ford, and last year he was more productive running the ball as well.
June 8th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Oh well, I look for both of them to be productive in there own seperate ways.
I don’t think Ford’s value as a ST is as great as people think. Kickoff returns are being phased out of the NFL, and you don’t even get a chance to return the kick half the time these days anyways.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Burris on board…..this is makes me happy.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
JFB, I say we use Murphy against mentally-weak DB’s like Asante.lol I think he can piss him off and draw flags all day
June 8th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I love Jacoby in space, hell he may be the best open field big-play threat in the NFL.
It is just hard to get a 5′8, often injured, average-at-best route runner into that space.
Murphy has nowhere near the speed and explosiveness, but he is a clever route-runner and gets behind people, and has proved valuable running the ball at over 11 yards per carry for his career.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I have a comment.
I remember when DHB was drafted and how I was thinking that AD had gone completely psycho with the pick. I wanted Crabtree.
Now here it is three years later, DHB is emerging as a potential star for the Raiders and Crabtree is still struggling.
I guess the old man wasn’t completely gone after all.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I found a video of DHB making tough grabs across the middle, in double coverage, where he’s about to take a big hit, one handed TD grabs, circus catches on the sideline, toe tapping the sideline while the defender tries to push him out, breaking tackles, making the big play in overtime, outracing players after the catch, and yes, a tough over the shoulder grab against New England in DOUBLE COVERAGE
it’s a 9 minute video and probably the first 7 minutes have Russell, Gradkowski or Campbell as his QB and he’s STILL making plays for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_Mcd2swTQ
Been working with Carson Palmer all offseason.
King Darrius = beast!!
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no comments?
June 8th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Burris on board…..this is makes me happy.
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Me too! Burris will be the first jersey I get this year, hopefully followed by a Bartell!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I found a video of DHB making tough grabs across the middle, in double coverage, where he’s about to take a big hit, one handed TD grabs, circus catches on the sideline, toe tapping the sideline while the defender tries to push him out, breaking tackles, making the big play in overtime, outracing players after the catch, and yes, a tough over the shoulder grab against New England in DOUBLE COVERAGE
it’s a 9 minute video and probably the first 7 minutes have Russell, Gradkowski or Campbell as his QB and he’s STILL making plays for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_Mcd2swTQ
Been working with Carson Palmer all offseason.
King Darrius = beast!!
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no comments?
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thanks for the link RRS. I had a 2:30 meeting and I just got back in the office to wash out my coffee cup and am heading home now. I’ll watch it later as youtube is blocked at work, but this site isn’t. If I can choose one and not the other, I think I got my priority website of choice. Have a good weekend. I’m out.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Murphy has nowhere near the speed and explosiveness, but he is a clever route-runner and gets behind people
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@JFB
except for that time he ran into JLH and they both fell down!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Man….I REALLY want to get a Burris jersey too…..I got burnt BAD when I bought Turdlando #55 before he played a down but, Burris may be the good gamble.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Murphy has nowhere near the speed and explosiveness, but he is a clever route-runner and gets behind people
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@JFB
except for that time he ran into JLH and they both fell down!
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Speaking of JLH…is he still a Bungel?
June 8th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@G123
why ask for a YOUTUBE video, if you can’t watch one?
LOL!!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Man….I REALLY want to get a Burris jersey too…..I got burnt BAD when I bought Turdlando #55 before he played a down but, Burris may be the good gamble.
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I almost got a Turdlando also, but got the DMAC instead. I think Burris is a safe choice and should be a monster for years to come imo
June 8th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
King Darrius, meet Emperor Juron…..You two join forces with Dictator Denarius and bring destruction upon the earth.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Speaking of JLH…is he still a Bungel?
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@Tx
Higgins was an Eagle, not a Bungle.
you’re thinking of Grads or Howard [Cincy]
June 8th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
@Tx…….I really hope so man. Truly do.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Thanks RR I wasn’t sure. Gotta run Nation, my work is over!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
In fairness those are just a couple players. Think about all the players you have either backed or shyed away from over the years. really think about it before answering.
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@HB
I’ve been on the blog for 3 years and we’ve seen a BUNCH of players come and go since then. you’re gonna have to be more specific
I told you no, if YOU feel different about MY OPINION.. give me some player names
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We will revisit this next week, Should make for interesting convo imo.
Off to Wedding rehersal dinner. night to all
June 8th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
King Darrius, meet Emperor Juron…..You two join forces with Dictator Denarius and bring destruction upon the earth.
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yes
79 – I don’t understand why so many other bloggers try to hate on DHB because the other guys are also stepping up. I think it would be cool to have 5 or 6 productive WR’s!!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
“theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Man….I REALLY want to get a Burris jersey too…..I got burnt BAD when I bought Turdlando #55 before he played a down but, Burris may be the good gamble.
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I almost got a Turdlando also, but got the DMAC instead. I think Burris is a safe choice and should be a monster for years to come imo”
I got a white Carson Palmer jersey last year and this year I am going to get a back one!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Off to Wedding rehersal dinner
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HB getting married?
If so, Congrats!!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Is JLH on an NFL roster?
June 8th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Is JLH on an NFL roster?
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@RND
in a perfect world?
yes
June 8th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Dude never made the roster so I guess one could say he was never an eagle.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Speaking of JLH…is he still a Bungel?
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@Tx
Higgins was an Eagle, not a Bungle.
you’re thinking of Grads or Howard [Cincy]
June 8th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Raiders sign draft pick LB Miles Burris. http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Draft-Pick-Miles-Burris/cbbf0dc1-1c51-4720-9027-f753badf741e
June 8th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Dude never made the roster so I guess one could say he was never an eagle
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@RND
errrr… ugghhh.. I mean …
Eagle Scout?
June 8th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Burris (6-2, 236), was the Raiders’ fourth round (129th overall) in this year’s draft after being named a two-time All-Mountain West Conference first team selection at San Diego State. He led the Aztecs in tackles as a senior, posting 78 stops including 46 solo tackles, and 19.5 tackles for loss. Burris added eight sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior.
The Granite Bay, Calif., native led the Mountain West Conference with 9.5 sacks as a junior, which ranked as the seventh-highest single-season total in program history. He also led the team with 80 tackles and was named the 2010 San Diego State Student-Athlete of the Year.
June 8th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Burris is from Granite Bay??
cool!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
hope LBJ has an even bigger Game 7 at home !!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/hey-dump-beer-lebron-james-leaves-court-video-145059649–nba.html
June 8th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Woot-Woot!
WR Louis Murphy underwent groin surgery during training camp last season. He said he never was 100 percent healthy in 2011, despite playing 11 games. “I just wanted to help the team out any way possible, and I just gave it my best,” said Murphy, who caught just 15 passes for 241 yards and no TDs. “Oh man, it was frustrating. I am back and I feel good . Just ready to get it going.”
June 8th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
WR Louis Murphy had a combined 75 catches for 1,130 yards and six TDs his first two seasons but caught just 15 passes for 241 yards and no TDs during an injury plagued 2011 campaign. “I have a big chip on my shoulder,” said Murphy, a fourth-round pick in 2009. “I have a lot to prove. … I haven’t played my best ball, and I know that those years are ahead of me.”
June 8th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
RRS check it out, Pryor!
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/44675/pryor-trying-to-do-davis-memory-proud
June 8th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
excellent read, Dutch
thanks fo sharing!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Once he joined the Raiders last summer, Pryor had some memorable conversations with Davis, in which the owner often told Pryor what he expected from him. Pryor said he talked to Davis on the phone a couple of times a week up until Davis’ death. Now that he is gone, Pryor uses his short time with Davis as motivation as he tries to make the climb from risky pick to starting NFL quarterback.
“That drives me,” Pryor said in a recent session with media members. “Because the last pick — the last pick may not mean anything. I might not mean anything to anybody. But to me, you know, it kind of felt like — last pick of a guy that made a legacy of football. He was just a well-known guy. Being the last pick … I mean, that’s special, just in that sense, just how his name is always brought up. He’s on HBO shows now after his death. It’s just an honor, how much I have to, I want to.”
Listening to and watching Pryor say those last words was telling. It was clear how much succeeding for Davis meant to him.
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kid has heart, drive & determination. he’s all Raider
June 8th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Much of the WRs success or lack thereof is predicated on health. The young guys need to stay healthy to be able to learn the O, get some jiggy with the QB and get their confidence up.
That latter item is where Degnarlious and seemingly this Criner kid do NOT lack. They gots the goods and they know it, where some others youngsters (ahem, DHB, ahem Louis) need some time to build up…
Anyway that’s how I see it
June 8th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Just saw Nate Stupar at the Airport Hilton in Oakland!
I congratulated him on the new contract!
June 8th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Good read Dutch! If Pryor puts in work, it will pay off. imo
June 8th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
NFL News:
Ravens sign vet guard Bobbie Williams
Colts add vet cornerback Justin King
June 8th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Many Raven’s fans are still sick because we got Burris and they didn’t. A few at work told me they thought he was a lock for them…I told them Reggie don’t play that.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
401.DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
WR Louis Murphy had a combined 75 catches for 1,130 yards and six TDs his first two seasons but caught just 15 passes for 241 yards and no TDs during an injury plagued 2011 campaign. “I have a big chip on my shoulder,” said Murphy, a fourth-round pick in 2009. “I have a lot to prove. … I haven’t played my best ball, and I know that those years are ahead of me.”
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Chip on the shoulder. I hope that does not mean surgery by Dr. James Andrews.
June 8th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Only Jersey I want is Wiz 2.0
June 8th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
@411 Can’t go wrong with the Wiz !!
June 8th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Raiders sign OL Howell, release FB Robinson
June 08, 2012 3:41 p.m. – by Eric Gilmore
The Raiders announced Friday they signed free agent OL Nick Howell and released FB TreShawn Robinson. Howell was signed by Tennessee in 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of USC and spent time on the 49ers’ practice squad that season. The 49ers cut him during training camp last year. After signing a reserve-future contract with New Orleans, Howell was released by the Saints in May. Robinson is an undrafted rookie out of Idaho.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/19303415
June 8th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie: Lions’ Martin Mayhew making right moves
Reggie McKenzie spent 18 years in the Green Bay Packers’ front office before leaving to become Oakland Raiders general manager this off-season.
McKenzie saw the Lions go from good to bad to good again, and he said earlier this year that, with Martin Mayhew as general manager, the latest playoff-contending version is here to stay.
“Oh, they’ve come a long way,” McKenzie said. “The one thing Martin does, he makes sound decisions. Me being up there in Green Bay, every time he makes a decision I said, ‘Damn, that makes sense. That makes sense.’ I thought it was a good coaching hire and some of the coaches that I kind of knew about I said, ‘Man, that was a pretty good hire.’
“So he’s making some really good decisions as far as I’m concerned. He’s definitely already turned it around, and I think they’re going to keep going in the right direction.”
McKenzie said one hallmark of the Mayhew era has been making smart, understated choices in free agency.
The Lions didn’t make much of a splash on the free-agent market this year — their biggest acquisition, Jacob Lacey, got $1.3 million to be the nickel cornerback — and McKenzie said the bargain signings of Stephen Tulloch and Eric Wright last summer are a big reason the Lions are coming off their first playoff berth since 1999.
Tulloch re-signed for five years this off-season, and Wright cashed in for a big-money contract in Tampa Bay.
“That’s the thing that we kind of lived by in Green Bay with Ted Thompson, you don’t have to make the big splashes,” McKenzie said. “You want to try to upgrade your team, but to make splashes just to make them, nah, you don’t need to do that. Just get some good football players and we can figure out a way to get them on the field.”
http://www.freep.com/article/20120608/SPORTS01/206080456/Raiders-GM-Reggie-McKenzie-Lions-Martin-Mayhew-making-right-moves?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE
June 8th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
“That’s the thing that we kind of lived by in Green Bay with Ted Thompson, you don’t have to make the big splashes,” McKenzie said. “You want to try to upgrade your team, but to make splashes just to make them, nah, you don’t need to do that. Just get some good football players and we can figure out a way to get them on the field.”
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I like this !!
June 8th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Just played some tonsil hockey with the maid
Usually I stay away from Argentinians (smell like clams) but Antonia is a heat packin’ momma
Yo, any of your blog dorks know where I can get the interior of my Jaguar cleaned? Some drunk stripper spilled her chili cheese fries and the leather is turning neon green
Anyways gotta go beat off in the shower, back in 40 seconds
June 8th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Good post RR! I trust Reggie to do the same for the Raiders
June 8th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Some tonsil hockey? LOL…did you win?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@Hwnrdr
did you watch that DHB vid I posted?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I trust Reggie to do the same for the Raiders
@ Tx
how many “new” starters do you think we’ll have this season?
1. whoever wins the TE derby
2. Mike Brisiel (RG)
3. Wheeler (SSLB)
4. Bartell (CB)
5. Spencer (CB)
that it?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
RR Those guys and maybe Bergstrom and Criner as having a shot ..
June 8th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@Hwnrdr
did you watch that DHB vid I posted?
Sorry, can you post it again?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I wonder if Burris can beat out Curry for WLB?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
@Hwnrdr
I found a video of DHB making tough grabs across the middle, in double coverage, where he’s about to take a big hit, one handed TD grabs, circus catches on the sideline, toe tapping the sideline while the defender tries to push him out, breaking tackles, making the big play in overtime, outracing players after the catch, and yes, a tough over the shoulder grab against New England in DOUBLE COVERAGE
it’s a 9 minute video and probably the first 7 minutes have Russell, Gradkowski or Campbell as his QB and he’s STILL making plays for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_Mcd2swTQ
Been working with Carson Palmer all offseason.
King Darrius = beast!!
June 8th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@Dutch
I think he has the skills and instincts, and Curry better get healthy soon.
June 8th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Burris will run guys down from behind and is always around, if not, making the tackle. Curry simply can’t cover like him and run a WR down.imo
June 8th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Bergstrom and Criner as having a shot
I wonder if Burris can beat out Curry for WLB?
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I think all 3 of these rookies will get playing time in 2012 and perhaps plenty of it. I’m not ready to pronounce them starters though
I like Heyward-Bey & Moore at WR. Curry at WLB. Carlisle & Brisiel at guard
June 8th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
“That’s the thing that we kind of lived by in Green Bay with Ted Thompson, you don’t have to make the big splashes,” McKenzie said. “You want to try to upgrade your team, but to make splashes just to make them, nah, you don’t need to do that. Just get some good football players and we can figure out a way to get them on the field.”
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I like this !!
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Me too. Just solid
June 8th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Nice DHB video, RRS!
June 8th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Nice DHB video, RRS!
I agree! King Darrius!
June 8th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
have a great weekend gents…
Go Heat!!
June 8th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I wonder if Burris can beat out Curry for WLB?
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No, that ain’t gonna happen. Curry played surprisingly well for us considering he had to learn the system on the fly. His run defense was particularly good. I don’t see Burris coming in and running AC off. Right now Burris needs to come in, learn a couple of positions and maybe play on special teams.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
I never was a Boy Scout.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Dude never made the roster so I guess one could say he was never an eagle
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@RND
errrr… ugghhh.. I mean …
Eagle Scout?
June 8th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Nice of this guy to bring his cousin to a game….
A SF fan enjoys a cigarette during a 1991 49ers-Lions game: pic.twitter.com/RR8L6ISo
June 8th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I wonder if Burris can beat out Curry for WLB?
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No, that ain’t gonna happen. Curry played surprisingly well for us considering he had to learn the system on the fly. His run defense was particularly good. I don’t see Burris coming in and running AC off. Right now Burris needs to come in, learn a couple of positions and maybe play on special teams.
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Don’t get me wrong, I think Curry can be a beast also, just hope it’s a “nick” and nothing more. I think Burris only starts day one if Curry isn’t healthy, but yes he should get ST play too.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
CR@P!
The link didn’t work…Trust me, it was effing funny..
Try http://twitter.com/SC_DougFarrar
That’s where I saw it…worth the effort…
June 8th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
GOOD EVENING NATION!!
and my Green Party brothers!!
is the PMPP here yet???
June 8th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Don’t get me wrong, I think Curry can be a beast also, just hope it’s a “nick” and nothing more.
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Don’t worry about Curry. He’ll be ready to go.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Don’t get me wrong, I think Curry can be a beast also, just hope it’s a “nick” and nothing more.
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Don’t worry about Curry. He’ll be ready to go.
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I hope he is…dude is a freak of nature against the run, but he is still young and learning also.imo
June 8th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
@Tx,
Yeah man, you remember when he Pursued Ryan Mathews on a sweep? Curry blew him the “F” up, behind the line of scrimmage.
He was even ear-holing Tight Ends and cleaning them off their feet.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
I think it was Curry as well that “Took OUT” San Diego’s Right Tackle, that paved the way for all those Wimbley SACKS that game.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
@440 Yeah he can put the hurt on some RB’s for sure man, but I’m sure he’s working on cover skills, since he knows he can put someone on the “jacked up” list.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I have always thought Curry would be better inside. But, Curry wants be outside because it’s more fun, plus he is more valuable as an OLB. His pass rushing skills have not really developed which is why he was initially rated so highly. Scouts thought he would be an LT clone pass rusher.
One of the major problems with the Raiders is we have not had a solid MLB since Biekert. And Biekert was NEVER expected to land the starting role for years. But Biekert is a heady guy and certainly a tough guy, and that was that.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Curry and all the LB’s will get more opportunities to blitz as well. I think he could be good at it.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I’d like to see Curry smashing guys on running downs, but Burris on passing/blitzing downs. Not right from the start, but a gradual climb in reps for Burris.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Yeah, Curry has the Blood Lust.
He’s gotta be a “See Football, Kill that man”
“See Quarterback, Kill Quarterback”
Guess he got too overwhelmed with the exotic schemes in Seattle, combined with the pressure of his draft status. Now he can just be a killer for us with one responsibility per down.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
yeah, I think Burris will probably play out a style similar to Clay Mathews. Not sayin he’ll be just LIKE Clay but, play a similar style.
June 8th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Yeah, Curry has the Blood Lust.
He’s gotta be a “See Football, Kill that man”
“See Quarterback, Kill Quarterback”
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Also, isn’t he super religous? Love the combination!
June 8th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Yeah, he’s a GOD fearing Christian man who has nothing but love for the Lord and his brethren……
ON the gridiron he walks with the rage of Hell, and brings it’s vengance with him.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
@447 Yep I’d agree man, play him to his strengths and blitz him off the edge, QB’s blind side. I think he’ll bring some energy in the game, when his name is called.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Yeah, Curry has the Blood Lust.
He’s gotta be a “See Football, Kill that man”
“See Quarterback, Kill Quarterback”
Guess he got too overwhelmed with the exotic schemes in Seattle, combined with the pressure of his draft status. Now he can just be a killer for us with one responsibility per down.
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The Raiders are really hoping that Curry was lost in systems. Pete Carroll didn’t draft him, and Curry said he spent his time watching tape of Carroll’s Seattle defense, not the opponents offense. He said he had never done that before. Now again, that is a good thing to do before the season starts, but most film study you would think would be the opponent.
Jackson brought him in here to wreck havoc and for the most part he did that. Now again, we have new coaches and a new scheme so it will be interesting to see where AC fits in all of this.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Got that thing handled for tonight – trees will be flowin’ tonight fo sho!
Plus I’m takin’ out that skank I busted last week for round two….good times!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Once QB’s get a taste of Mr. Miles, They’ll see him lining up of the end, bouncing lightly on his knees with his fingers twitching…..and they’ll want to call an audible to Draw run up the middle…”F” dropping back in the pocket to that man.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
lol ghost. ,kinda sounds like a line from the movie Tombstone!!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
So what’s up with Turdlando’s case? If the verdict is upheld, when does he go in?
June 8th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I’m such an f up sometimes….
Got that thing handled for tonight – trees will be flowin’ tonight fo sho!
Plus I’m takin’ out that skank I busted last week for round two….good times!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
GOOD EVENING NATION!!
and my Green Party brothers!!
is the PMPP here yet???
June 8th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Theghostronin79 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Once QB’s get a taste of Mr. Miles, They’ll see him lining up of the end, bouncing lightly on his knees with his fingers twitching…..and they’ll want to call an audible to Draw run up the middle…”F” dropping back in the pocket to that man.
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Gotta luv the intensity he brings, ability to shed blocks and not miss tackles!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
You mean like Turdlando?
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TxRaider210 Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Gotta luv the intensity he brings, ability to shed blocks and not miss tackles!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Congrats. Dave sounds like you are now ready for a Great Green weekend!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Yeah now if I could get some of these units moved we be on top off da world mang!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Negative Dave, Turdlando has been locked on many a block.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@Tx, Absolutely man. Can’t wait to get a look at him come preseason.
R8ER Mike…..Tombstone is Bad A$$
Gotta run, later fellas
June 8th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Tx..hows that new bird?
give it a new name yet?
June 8th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
@Mike
Looks like I’ll find out tonight if they bought ole bird..gotta run the names by the gf’s parents, as they don’t know jack about the Raiders.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
I have zero confidence that Curry is going to be productive in our new, much more complicated defensive system.
He was at his best last year in the Al Davis simplistic system, and truth be told he wasn’t all that great then.
I don’t think he starts more than half the games this season, if that.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
But if the poor bird is stuck with his last name, I may be forced to color him Silver n Black…make him feel like a man again.lol
June 8th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Curry might carve a niche as a short-yardage, goalline situation.
But I think this will be a mostly 4-3 team this year, with Rolando, Wheeler and Burris your 3 starters, and Curry, Goethel and some others picking up the scraps.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
I believe Burris will be our best draft pick, Wheeler will be our best FA pickup, and Rolando will be our most improved player this next year.
Not sure where Curry fits in with all of that, but we shall see.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
@467 You could be right, but nice to see competition at the spot. Pre-season is too far away
June 8th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Curry kind of got under my skin with his big celebrations after meaningless tackles. Kind of reminded me of the Thomas Howard days.
The best one was in the Lions game, where the RB ran for 2 or 3 yards and got a first down, and both he and Curry (the tackler) both jumped up and celebrated at the same time, lol.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
USA Raiders 5
Tiny Island starring sideshow bob 1
June 8th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
I have zero confidence that Curry is going to be productive in our new, much more complicated defensive system.
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I would disagree. I think Curry played well all things considered. Wimbley really was limited and McClain didn’t play that well. Wimbley is gone, and while the coaching staff is talking up McClain, they are clearly looking at other options.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
I’ll take Rolando’s simple salute, Seymour’s casual “X” or D-Moore’s smooth watch-tapping over Curry’s over-the-top enthusiasm, Ty Branch’s Chi-Chi Rodriguez thing, or Lamarr Houston’s Hulk Hogan celebration.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
I believe Burris will be our best draft pick, Wheeler will be our best FA pickup, and Rolando will be our most improved player this next year.
Not sure where Curry fits in with all of that, but we shall see.
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That’s how I look at it, I’m hoping for results on defense ASAP
June 8th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
while the coaching staff is talking up McClain, they are clearly looking at other options.
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Really?
We brought in 2 outside LB’s and that’s it. One’s way too old to play MLB, the other is way too young.
We basically have no 2nd option behind Rolando.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Wonder what the defensive staff will show in the preseason.
While of course you don’t want to show too much in the preseason, but this team needs a lot of practice in it’s schemes.
Don’t want to be learning on the fly week 1 against Philisha, or he might toss for 450 yards on us.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
The big games are tomorrow
Danish Pastry at Little Dutch Boys
and
Once mighty Portugal at Europes Uber Rulers
June 8th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
We look like a bunch of convicts especially Bradley
June 8th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Wonder what the defensive staff will show in the preseason.
While of course you don’t want to show too much in the preseason, but this team needs a lot of practice in it’s schemes.
Don’t want to be learning on the fly week 1 against Philisha, or he might toss for 450 yards on us.
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I’d expect for whatever they go with, it should make them better without Tarver and DA. I wouldn’t hope our DB’s don’t get penalized like Routt was doing last year.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Soccer Ambassador holding it down!!!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Fire baby Does the NFL package include preseason games this year?
It will be real interesting for a change
June 8th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Sorry man I’m out of it, with Tarver and DA!lol
June 8th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
No preseason games.
Bunch of grade-A jerks for that, if you ask me.
The Semi’s though, always do a good job of providing bootleg links in here.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Tarver and DA will be great, IMO, but there HAS TO be a little learning curve.
We better be ready to hang 35 points on a team if need be, because we may need be the first month of the season.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
I think if Knapp is aggressive, we can hang 35, with few turn-overs.imo
June 8th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
I may just bootleg the whole season
Break free from the one eyed hypnotist all together
One less bill to feed to the beast
June 8th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@486 Amen to that
June 8th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
I can handle the preseason games on some grainy video that freezes occasionally, but I can’t handle that during the real season.
The package is essential, IMO. I get the baseball and football every year, and sometimes the basketball season after the All-star break, but not every year.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
JFB, Yeah it stinks when it buffers when the QB drops back to pass..everytime!lol
June 8th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Also get the Sports Package on XM for the ride.
Can’t be driving 4 hours in the middle of rural New Mexico with literally 2 AM stations, both in Spanish.
This past season, I would listen to 76ers games because their play-by-play (Tom McGinnis) was so awesome.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
JFB, Yeah it stinks when it buffers when the QB drops back to pass..everytime!lol
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Then you can’t blog on here, because you are 5 minutes behind by the 3rd quarter.
At least that first preseason game will be on MNF.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@490 Yep for sure. Had the XM back when I repo’d furniture, for the drives. Very much worth the $$
June 8th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
LOL Most of the games I do watch are at a bar that has the game, but for one’s that aren’t and free PPV yessir!
June 8th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
while the coaching staff is talking up McClain, they are clearly looking at other options.
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Really?
We brought in 2 outside LB’s and that’s it. One’s way too old to play MLB, the other is way too young.
We basically have no 2nd option behind Rolando.
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How about Goethel, aka Ricky “Made of Glass” Brown 2.0?
June 8th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
So you went to UTEP huh?
They are really doing a lot with the campus. My bosses nephew starts on the hoops team last year as a true freshman.
Can’t miss him, he is the only pasty guy from South Dakota that can’t shoot and just bangs into people all game.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
How about Goethel, aka Ricky “Made of Glass” Brown 2.0?
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A few weeks of Goethel in the middle, will make Rolando look like Pat Willis.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Bryce Harper = beast
Dude amazes me on the daily. Just absolutely ripped a double in Fenway.
June 8th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Didn’t go to UTEP, but to tail-gate a few times, but lived there for 20 yrs. LOL @ pasty dude
June 8th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Did you ever go down to the Lampliter?
Yeah, me neither…..(lol)
June 8th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
I will never tell…lol
June 8th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Chargers add Ronnie Brown
June 8th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Peyton Manning lives in Mike Shanahan’s house in Denver
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just in case you needed any other reasons to hate him. He’s the enemy, sleeping with our old nemesis
June 8th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Chargers add Ronnie Brown
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Oh Jeeeze…….Brown in the Shotgun, Cry me a “River”s split wide.
Bartell, Put Mr. Rivers on his A$$ in a hostile manner please.
I can see it now, the Chargers version of the Wildcat.
Here it comes folks, the San Diego “Thunder”, the the Ring Ling Brothers- Barnum and Bailey music starts playing and they look like a pile of “Effing” fools.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
If McClain is still playing this season, can someone please tell him to stop doing the Denver Mile High salute after tackles. Thank you.
Moron.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Why does Denver get sole ownership of a salute?
Don’t our guys leap into the stands like the Lambeau leap at home? Nobody seems upset by that.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Because it’s Denver. No other explanation needed.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Do they even STILL do the Mile High Salute in Denver? I thought it left with Elway, Sharpe, and McCaffrey
June 8th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Wow, Bryce Harper just f’ing wow!!!
I can’t remember any 19 year olds peppering 440 foot homers.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
If our guys start Tebowing than I will be concerned.
The Mile High salute was like 15 years ago.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
That’s what I’m sayin
June 8th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
I’ll look for Huff to be a better Free-lancer than constantly locked up in ‘Man” coverage.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
I doesn’t matter how long ago it was. It’s Denver’s.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Never miss a game!
http://www.vipbox.tv/
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Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
No preseason games.
Bunch of grade-A jerks for that, if you ask me.
The Semi’s though, always do a good job of providing bootleg links in here.
June 8th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Celtics = clowns
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/08/doc-rivers-has-celtics-packed-for-trip-to-oklahoma-city/
I hope the Heat use this crap as motivation, as if they needed any!
June 8th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Was it NeilB that said he doesn’t wear his Raider gear in fear of jinxing the team? It might have been Englandraider, anyways, I was doing the same last season. It didn’t work.
Fk that, I’m flying the Silver and Black this year.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Lebron shot his wad last night. I expect him to sh*t a Lebrick on Saturday.
June 8th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
The Semi’s though, always do a good job of providing bootleg links in here.
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ATDHE.NET baby!
June 8th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Just purchased my new DeGnarlious Moore jersey… can’t wait to sport that bad boy.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Raiders for life Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Was it NeilB that said he doesn’t wear his Raider gear in fear of jinxing the team? It might have been Englandraider, anyways, I was doing the same last season. It didn’t work.
Fk that, I’m flying the Silver and Black this year.
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What?!! What?!! What?!! Fuk you dikhd!
I will wear MY Raider gear WHERE-EVER I please!!
and I’m sure that Neil B seconds that!!
And now I’m going out for a drink. Maybe I’ll run into you.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
505.Just Fire Baby Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Why does Denver get sole ownership of a salute?
Don’t our guys leap into the stands like the Lambeau leap at home? Nobody seems upset by that.
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Ironically (or not) the very first Lambeau Leap was done by Leroy Butler after a pick 6 thrown by…Bobby Hoying I wanna say…of the Raiders.
June 8th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
So, mini-camp next week. still no contact allowed, I suppose? because without contact ,it’s just passing drills.
June 8th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
PMPP IN FULL EFFECT
Yo, kickass night on the blog!
Gettin’ a sweet hummer from my maid, watching the UFC fight on DVR and warming up the PARTYDUDE 8000 for a night of gettin’ hizzle
Seriously thinking about gettin’ back in the gym, haven’t rolled my world class jui-jit su in months
Could probably take most of these UFC nerds with a few weeks of cardio and bouncing the medicine ball
Gotta tan the abs for TV, straight up
June 8th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Dot Com Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 6:15 am
DJ Johnny Says:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
How come some guys’ names show up blue and bold?
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Easy. Click on your name above the comment box where you are logged in as, and that will take you to your profile page. Right below you email, there is a line that says website. Punch in your favorite website, Raiders.com for example, then save the changes and your good to go. It is that easy.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
So, mini-camp next week. still no contact allowed, I suppose? because without contact ,it’s just passing drills.
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Its all dry runs. Defense, offense, special teams, two minute, audibles, substitution drills, 4th down teams, being quick, knowing your role. Lots and lots to do without contact.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Pick up Chad Johnson and drop Louis Murphy ASAP…
Both Coach Allen & Reggie Mac say they are always looking to upgrade at ALL positions…this is a major upgrade!
Chad Johnson is a 6 time pro bowler who fits in perfectly with the scheme we will be running this season.
Johnson and Moore can stretch the field vertically and can make big plays in the passing game.
DHB is improving, but is not the deep threat Moore or Johnson is…..
The fact that the Patriots “CLAIM” Johnson didn’t know his playbook only speaks to the laziness of their coaching staff and their ability to Coach up their players….
It’s time for Coach Belicheat to retire….he is still a quality Coach and one of the best of ALL TIME but this decision to cut #85 was IGNORANT JUDGEMENT on his part…Chad kept his mouth shut, did everything that was asked of him in New England….and for whatever reason…it didn’t work out.
The kid has fun playing the game, is a hell of a talent, and just needs a young enthusiastic staff to steer him back into form….
Come on Reggie….pick up the phone and make it happen….
June 8th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Yeah, I agree. Installing the schemes and such.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Hell, if I was the HC we’d be practicing getting outta the huddle QUICKLY, hustling to the line, quick counts, I’m a big 2 minute drill guy, no huddle. We’d practice every damn scenario. Fast paced. Then after a good day of work we’d practice killing the clock.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Dot Com…you forgot to add shifting into that mix…..but I agree..great post!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Of course all the practices would be based on the 300 schemes in the playbook of course. Defense would be up and down the field covering all kinds of plays any offense could throw at them. We’d be one well oiled muthafckin machine. Big time. Then we’d be havin a Super Bowl Victory parade in downtown Oakland.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Dot Com…you forgot to add shifting into that mix…..but I agree..great post!
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Fck yeah. Shifts, motions, flea flicker, snap counts that draw teams offsides, tempo and rythyn, no fcking stone goes unturned. Our defense would be designed to disrupt. Take the opposition out of its comfort zone.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Anyone who has ever played football knows these OTA’s don’t mean a dam thing…
Anyone can play this game without pads on….
All this media talk about Criner makes me laugh…..I hope the kid brings the goods..don’t get me wrong….but we talking about practice….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Not just shifting….but sprint shifting….out-manning the defense before they have time to adjust…forcing them to think…..if they are thinking….they are screwed….
And we shouldn’t never call plays..only concepts…if the defense aligns a certain way in a certain formation…the play is called for us based on the situation…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Raiders are moving in the right direction..slowly….but they are still behind the curve…
Hopefully….these new coaches will show me something this season….
But we’ll see?
June 8th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Exactly, Dot.Com. Good insight.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
#532, Yep.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Not just shifting….but sprint shifting….out-manning the defense before they have time to adjust…forcing them to think…..if they are thinking….they are screwed….
And we shouldn’t never call plays..only concepts…if the defense aligns a certain way in a certain formation…the play is called for us based on the situation…
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Hell yeah…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I’d never seen any Raider QB do no huddle as much as Palmer last year.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I’d never seen any Raider QB do no huddle as much as Palmer last year.
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And at times was effective. Would like to see more of it and perfected enough to put up a lot of points. All two minute drills, all the time. Damn!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Yep. Hopefully Knapp allows that.
June 8th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Nah, not all the time…
But we need 3 different tempo’s to control the clock/situation.
We need to kick off to start the game and have the ball with an opportunity to score at the end of the half…..
This gives us an advantage by getting more possessions then our opponent….
Clock management is a huge AREA of needed improvement from last season….
Our ball control in the last game against the Chargers prior to halftime was the main reason we lost the game IMO…we were already in field goal range and ran a pass play to Murphy for 6 yards and the clock ran out….
There is no excuse for these types of mental errors….and we had too many last season….
When you kickoff to start your 1st pre season game in BOTH the first and second half you know you’re in for a long season…..
Hopefully we have a staff who can think on the fly..and can adjust…if we don’t…doesn’t matter who our players are…..the COACHING is what needs to improve…and by coaching I MEAN GAMEDAY DECISIONS!
June 8th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
All this OTA and practice doesn’t mean all that much if we don’t have men/COACHES who know FOOTBALL…and not basic knowledge…but the type of forward thinking which forces the opponent to REACT to something…
Then, we need to be able to anticipate those reactions so as to take advantage in certain area’s….
June 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
I’m still not sold on Palmer being a perfect fit for the scheme we are going to run this season….not mobile enough and he didn’t perform well last season when he turned his back to the defense….
But I’ll give Coach Knapp a little rope and see what he can do….but my instincts tell me that our passing game is going to be ineffective….
I hope to God I’m wrong…
June 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Well with the coaches all on the same page from the get go, should help that aspect of the game day game.
June 9th, 2012 at 12:25 am
Seattle Mariners No-hit Los Angeles 1-0.
June 9th, 2012 at 8:03 am
For my first comments on this site: The starting wrs should be as follows: Moore-DHB-Ford(slot). If criner proves to be a starter, then he replaces DHB! Trade DHB for a position needed. DHB is not a slot receiver and has trade value. NEVER,NEVER put his name in the same sentence as Cliff Branch! Let it be a lineup of fifth rnd draft choices tht produce. Moore runs the best routes, Ford runs better with the ball in hand(slot), and Criner just may have the best hands(possesion). DHB has hands of stone and does not run good routes. He is getting better but considering where we drafted him, he is getting every chance in the world. He to has been injured. Ford can and has taken over a game because he cant be covered frm the slot one on one. He is the poor man’s DeSean Jackson/Steve Smith tht can battle for the ball then poof TD! OK ok, I gotta calm down. Im a newby,but Palmer is talking these guys up for a reason.
Huff has not performed like a 1st rounder. He must have left his hitn tackln skills in Texas! While I miss Al(RIP), the draft did suffer in judgement. Jamarcus over Calvin(Megatron?)Coach Kiffin and Coach Chuckie must have some interesting phone conversations. Im just sayn….
June 9th, 2012 at 8:03 am
For my first comments on this site: The starting wrs should be as follows: Moore-DHB-Ford(slot). If criner proves to be a starter, then he replaces DHB! Trade DHB for a position needed. DHB is not a slot receiver and has trade value. NEVER,NEVER put his name in the same sentence as Cliff Branch! Let it be a lineup of fifth rnd draft choices tht produce. Moore runs the best routes, Ford runs better with the ball in hand(slot), and Criner just may have the best hands(possesion). DHB has hands of stone and does not run good routes. He is getting better but considering where we drafted him, he is getting every chance in the world. He to has been injured. Ford can and has taken over a game because he cant be covered frm the slot one on one. He is the poor man’s DeSean Jackson/Steve Smith tht can battle for the ball then poof TD! OK ok, I gotta calm down. Im a newby,but Palmer is talking these guys up for a reason.
Huff has not performed like a 1st rounder. He must have left his hitn tackln skills in Texas! While I miss Al(RIP), the draft did suffer in judgement. Jamarcus over Calvin(Megatron?)Coach Kiffin and Coach Chuckie must have some interesting phone conversations. Im just sayn….
June 9th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Palmer is the best QB we have had since Gannon/Plunkett. We gave up a 1st and second. OK, the deal breaker was the 3rd for Pryor!(thks AL)THT one better work out. Addition by subtraction- the defensive coordinator was OFFENSIVE! Who hired him?!?! Im just sayn…(Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, Warren Sapp,Rich Gannon, etc…they all had a common issue wth management…its like talkn bad aBOUT the king of pop!
June 11th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
herbal cat remedies…
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